Krag Collectors Association Forum

Thank you all again for your input! I currently have nothing to feed the Krag, so she will stay locked up for the time being

I appreciate all of the input! I didn’t entirely get taken for a ride and I will still enjoy it in the mean time. Thank you all.

Ah, I now see that it’s only on the one side now. Thank you! Is it ridiculous to think of adding a true carbine stock at a later date? Just leave as is? What would you estimate the current value to be on mine? That’s a good name for radio. It’s also a town not too far from me so I thought we may be ...

https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/carb2.jpg In the link you provided the 1899 carbines pictured don't appear to have the spring at the fore end like mine. This was something I noticed today when I picked it up at the FFL and had me a little concerned. I have als...

Thank you! Sight goes to 18. I guess my question is, why would it be a cut down rifle stock if it's an 1899? Aren't all 1899's carbines? Was it just easier to replace the original stock with an old, modified stock? Also, excuse my ignorance I am definitely learning as much as I can, as I go. I jumpe...

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I just picked up my first Krag and I hope I did alright. It's marked 1899 but the stock doesn't seem to be a carbine stock. Can you experts provide me some insight? Thanks!