Krag Collectors Association Forum

As a start, you might want to contact Ray Giles at rtgammo.com for some help. He has been a dealer in collectible ammunition for a long time and has written at least one book on Winchester ammunition. Perhaps the most important reason to start with him is that he is a gentleman. I don't know if he i...

...and the fella 2nd from right - kneeling - has his sling on upside down from others in the row.

I have 1339xx which is also an upgraded carbine. It has all correct parts and looks very similar to this one. It has no script 'P', but I'm pretty sure of the history of the piece (at least since the early '20's). At that period, I can't imagine that it would have been worth anyone's time to try to ...

Magazine cutoff?

Look for makers or other id marks on the brass ends of the web sling. If it says 'Orndorff' with other details, then keep it on the Krag. It could be an original 'Tropical' sling which would be correct for your rifle.