I just recently took up shooting again, and I was so young when I first started, that I really don't know much about guns, other than safety and operation. My grandfather left me a gun, by way of my father (I was 9 when he passed away), and it has now permanently fallen into my possesion. It is for sure a Krag. I would like to know as much about it, but I am having a hard time finding out exactly what it is. Maybe you guys can help.
Side of gun reads: US Model 1898 Springfield Armory. 193792
Barrel is approx 23 inches from inside end of bolt
Stock only extends about 2 inches from ring, leading me to believe it is a carbine, but it may have been cut down.
SN check on oldguns says it was manufactured in 1899, but does not say if it is a carbine or rifle.
Any info would be appreciated.
TIA
Chris Dault
s/n check, and newbie help
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Hal_Beatty
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Re: s/n check, and newbie help
Chris,
You have a cut-down Krag rifle. 193792 isn't listed by SRS, however that number is right in the middle of 5 other '98 rifles issued to Co B 34th Engineer, Ft Benj. Harrison on 07/11/18. But that doesn't mean that your rifle was!
Enjoy it for what it is, and for the fact that you're the third generation in your family to own it.
Regards,
Hal Beatty
You have a cut-down Krag rifle. 193792 isn't listed by SRS, however that number is right in the middle of 5 other '98 rifles issued to Co B 34th Engineer, Ft Benj. Harrison on 07/11/18. But that doesn't mean that your rifle was!
Enjoy it for what it is, and for the fact that you're the third generation in your family to own it.
Regards,
Hal Beatty