Krag 1898 Rifle

[Chris in Texas]

I was recently given a Krag 1898 rifle serial number 200129. It has a 30 inch barrel, 1899 cartouche and 1898 barrel sight. Im interested in learning a little about the rifle. Are these features consistent with the serial number range? What year was the rifle manufactured. How much should I expect to pay to get an appropriate sling to complete the rifle? Im a second-generation collector of 1899 Savage lever actions and Parker and A.H. Fox shotguns, and Im just starting to get interested in the early U.S. military rifles. Any insight anyone would care to share would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris

[Hal_Beatty]

Chris,
Given the serial number and cartouche date, the 1898 sight sounds correct to me. These were installed on '98 rifles produced from mid-1899 until July, 1900.
Regards,
Hal Beatty

[Chris in texas]

Hal, I sure appreciate the response. thanks, Chris

[mikeallen]

Chris,


Lawrence Ordinance in Aussie has some nice repro slings for the Krag (as well as the Trapdoor and M03) They go fo around 50.00 (= About 25 US) they have a web site on www.lawrenceordance.com.au

Regards

mikeallen

[Chris]

Mikeallen, I appreciate the tip. Thanks, Chris