Have had this wonderful rifle for years, property of my great uncle who served in the US Army during the Spanish-American War. The serial number is 179757, the SFA stamp has the year 1899 on the stock. I don't believe this is an actual carbine, but perhaps is a sporterized version based on the crude front sight and the stock chopped off just in front of the front sling attachment. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
SRS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
Re: SNS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
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Re: SRS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
rjc324: Your 1898 Krag does appear to be a cut-down rifle. I believe serial #179757 was built in February 1899.
Re: SRS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
Thanks for the confirmation. I believe that this was one of 8 rifles brought to Northern NY in the 20's as part of the civilian marksmanship training program.