Krag Collectors Association Forum

Don,

I have e-mailed Nord about our site and this forum. I hope that he will check it out and help us answer the tougher Norwegian Krag questions.

Tom

I have what I believe to be a real constabulary carbine. It is the right general configuration, end of barrel turned down for bayonet, Model 1899, serial # 227420, correct stock with faint 1902 cartouche, 1898 carbine rear sight with the corners ground down. <br>The question is about a tag it has on...

Just wondering what makes you say that the '96 has less dollar value that a '98. Has someone made you an offer or have you had someone appraise it or something? Remember, if you take it to a dealer, they will most likely be offering you less than the actual value because they want to make a profit o...

Mike,<br><br>Welcome to our forum and KCA website. So nice to hear that there are others that share our addiction around the world, especiallly in Australia!! Tell us more about your Krag. Is it a rifle or carbine, uncut or sporter? How long have you had it? I hear it is quite a pain in the @%%^ to ...

Thanks Tom, that makes sense.

I was just wondering if anyone knew the reasoning behind adding the curve at the bottom of the buttplate of the 1896 rifle and carbine. I have looked a bit in Mallory and Brophy and, while they mention that a new buttplate design was used for the Model 1896, I didn't find a reason for the curve. Jus...