Krag Collectors Association Forum

Just to clarify, I don’t know how Krag collector’s describe their guns, but I was giving an opinion based upon the NRA antique grading standard. For guns 100 years old or older, there is no such standard per se as mint. 95% original finish is as far as they go. The bore is exceptional as compared to...

Serial 40093. Yes, there is a small chip to the wood just in front of the bolt handle that removed a small splinter. If i had to guess, the wood appears to have a layer of linspeed or other oil applied. It doesnt have indications of sanding or other amateur tinkering activities. The whole collection...

It’s full length. Uncut. Perfect bore. Internally immaculate. I don’t believe it was restored by an owner. I bought a collection of weapons that were all pristine and the family’s last gun enthusiast died in the 1950s. Note the internals of the stock never had any finish. The wood is odd, but doesnt...

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1896 krag. It appears it was unissued. Probably would clean up a bit. Small chip in stock at bolt handle. Internally immaculate. No primer ring on bolt face as though unfired. Barrel pristine. Some surface oxidation.

Cal and I are friendly acquaintances. We collect some of the same things.

Thanks for the reply. I am familiar with RIA (not Little Johns) and I certainly have used Julias, Morphys, Askoneauge?, and Holts of London a few times over the years. *Usually* there is a particular house and a particular auction where the heavies go for particular niche items, that's why I asked. ...