Krag Collectors Association Forum

OK, I stand corrected then.
It IS nice, isnt it! Sharp with no wear to the edges.
If i had a nice 1896 barreled receiver, id be tempted to get it just for the wood.

I think its Italian Walnut.
My 1896 also sports an unmarked field replacement stock.
Unmarked except for an inspectors initial behind the trigger guard. Just like mine.

Theres an early 1898 model Krag rifle on Guns International that has a Field Replacement 1896 stock and hand guard made of Italian Walnut. <br />Its the 2nd example Ive seen of an 1896 Italian Walnut stock.<br />Click on the link below.<br />https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rif...

I believe TR carried an 1895 Winchester in 30-40 in that battle.

I don't know how much you have in your altered carbine, but if it isn't much, you ought to think about selling it to a collector who knows what parts are needed and has access to them. <br />They will be expensive.<br />Properly brought back to original configuration, the carbine will never be worth...

Mark, I would but I no longer posses the file.

Yep. Krag Crap
I remember sending downloads to guys who then sent downloads to others.
Bill wouldve thought that was a good idea. He probably does now.

<r>Im looking at a copy of a book Bill Mook compiled and gave me detailing every change in design that the U. S. Krag went through.<br />Bill did all of the detailed drawings in it<br />Theres also a production list in the back of it by serial number that can narrow down any Krags production to the ...

I was close, Fred. I was thinking $200-250!

I got caught up and increased the estimate! :D

Crazy bidding war and things got out of hand.
No, the bayonet isn't worth more because of the date. However it IS a nice bayonet and in my opinion $250.00 to $300.00 would be tops if the scabbard had all of the bluing.