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by pav1140@att.net
Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: 1898 Krag (NRA?) sporter
Replies: 5
Views: 18977

Re: 1898 Krag (NRA?) sporter

Below the Bridge, like the Mackinaw Island Bridge? Have a number of family members that live in Bay City... some good, some not so good. We were there last year, always a nice drive up to the UP.
by pav1140@att.net
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: 1898 Krag (NRA?) sporter
Replies: 5
Views: 18977

Re: 1898 Krag (NRA?) sporter

Well, I agree on the mfg date, I checked the SN against the Krag data base, and it says 1896. Problem, the mfg date stamped on the receiver is vague. I TRIED to attach new pics, but they were too large. If I reduce them in size, I lose quality. I used a good camera, but could not figure out the manu...
by pav1140@att.net
Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:54 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: 1898 Krag (NRA?) sporter
Replies: 5
Views: 18977

1898 Krag (NRA?) sporter

Years gone by I acquired this rifle as part of a three-firearm deal, the previous owner did not think much of the rifle, so he pretty much just threw it in. So, yes, it is an 1898 marked as 30 Army, and the barrel length appears to be unaltered. It is a good-looking sporter and shoots fine, based on...