Need Info
Need Info
I inherited a Krag from my grandfather just recently and I have found it hard to come by any information on the internet for my Springfield 1898. SN# is 168751. Anything about my gun would be appreciated. I am guessing everything is the way my grandpa got it except for the stock which has a rubber butt on it. I havesome pictures I can post later. Thanks
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Your Krag is an 1898 rifle and was probably manufactured in early 1899. Is it still in original condition (except for the buttplate)?
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Yes, I don't know much, but my grandpa replaced the butt plate for hunting. Everything else looks original. The wood assembly has the initials C.I stamped on it when I dissesemble it for cleaning. That is the only other writing I can see marked on it.
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Matt,
Your Krag has been sporterized. The barrel has been cut down, the handguard is gone and the front sight is not original. It should make a good shooter, though. During the 1920s, these rifles sold for as little as a couple of dollars and it is very common to see them in that condition.
Just for the record, here is a picture of my Krags in original condition and I think you'll see the difference. The one in the middle is a correct carbine and is not cut down.
Your Krag has been sporterized. The barrel has been cut down, the handguard is gone and the front sight is not original. It should make a good shooter, though. During the 1920s, these rifles sold for as little as a couple of dollars and it is very common to see them in that condition.
Just for the record, here is a picture of my Krags in original condition and I think you'll see the difference. The one in the middle is a correct carbine and is not cut down.
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Thanks for all the information. What is the average price for one of these today?
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If you mean in original condition, anywhere from $500 to $5000. An 1898, the most common rifle, will be in the $500-1000 range. It never hurts to look the 1898 in the picture (the bottom one) set me back only $285. It had some surface rust and needed a part or two replaced but after a little TLC, it is one of my nicest rifles.
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How did you get rid of the surface rust? This one has some splotches on it along the barrel and chamber.
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I used a teflon pad and a copper (not steel) brush and some CLP and kerosene (for the small parts). It took some elbow grease but the result was a fine rifle.