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I was real busy with a breakdown when this thread started. That is sure a nice looking carbine. With all the details commented on not only looks but very certainly original as can be with rebuilds in it's history. The guys forgot to tell you something they always used to tell newcomers. Krags can b...

The rods & oiler install like this, though technically, carbines were just equipped with two rod sections. (A folded-up cleaning patch will keep things quiet): [BTW - There is no doubt in my mind that Jeremy's carbine, #127650, was built as a U.S. model 1898 carbine, saw service in harsh tropic...

butlersrangers wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:27 pm Jeremy - BTW - The Krag oil-bottle and cleaning rod for your carbine's 'butt-trap' is available from 'Granpa's Gun Parts for a reasonable price.

I was just looking at that. Great idea!

Pulled the front sight back out and took some detail for you guys.

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Under the hood pictures.

Hi tke466, Once again welcome to the KCA Forum. You have a very nice 1898 carbine that you've added to you gun collection and I hope your able to acquire some some ammo to go shoot that thing! You've submitted very nice pictures of your new girl (or old lady) and by all appearances your workshop se...