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- Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:21 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Model 1899 Carbine
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Re: Model 1899 Carbine
Thank you for posting the photo.
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:25 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Model 1899 Carbine
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Re: Model 1899 Carbine
I was not advocating using a Krag carbine front-sight cover. I just posted the pictures so the OP could see what an original model 1899 carbine blade looks like and some of the accessories that were used with the carbine. IMHO, for 50 & 100 yard target-range use, the original carbine front-sigh...
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:20 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Model 1899 Carbine
- Replies: 11
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Re: Model 1899 Carbine
Welcome! Your Model 1899 carbine looks pretty nice overall. It was manufactured at Springfield Armory around August 1901. The stock is in very nice condition with a few scratches and dings. There seem to be a lot of these Model 1899 carbines on the market right now. (auctions) They are nice Krag ca...
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:41 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Model 1899 Carbine
- Replies: 11
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Model 1899 Carbine
Hi, I recently decided to wade (or maybe jump) into Krag waters with the purchase of this Model 1899. In going through Poyer's book, it looks like the major parts are mostly original. It dates to September 1901, so it appears the Model 1901 Buffington rear sight and handguard are correct. It has a r...