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Correction: a 1902 hand guard and 1901 rear sight

Can someone also correct me if I'm wrong but the serial number would put this carbine at a 1901 production year. it would appear to me that this handguard is an 1899. the rear sight is an 1896 rifle sight. would it be correct for this carbine to have an 1899 handguard and 1896 carbine sight. Or woul...

My concerns are that there is no stock cartouche or circle P on the stock, just the number 5 and 1. The rear sight is not marked with a C and the graduation ends with a number 6. Is this a 1896 rifle sight and if it is is that common. Does anyone think that these are actual unit markings-has anyone ...

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Thank you all for your responses and comments, as I am a new member. I believe I may have posted these pics in the wrong place. I'm new to Krags, so if there is something I did not include, let me know. There is no cartouche on this stock. The only stock markings are the "5" and "1&qu...

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Thank you all for your responses and comments. Here are pictures of my 1899. I'm much more proficient at taking pics of Garand's and o3 springs, and Mausers, as I know what to look for in those rifles. I'm new to Krags, so if there is something I did not include, let me know. There is no cartouche o...

Hello, would like to take the time to introduce myself. I'm a retired NYPD Officer and Veteran, living in Southwest Virginia. I'm new to the forum and have registered to learn a bit about these fantastic rifles. I only own one Krag at the moment Its a 1899 carbine, with a 359xxx serial no. Probably ...