1896 Carbine Questions

[butlersrangers]

The action and bolt could use a good cleaning. There appears to be a lot of dirt, debris, and grease. It is hard to detect possible problems under grunge.

The magazine cut-off is missing. This is about a $25.00 part.

FWIW - My rationale on parts value: model 1896 carbine stock with butt-plate & cleaning rods - $400, 1896 carbine hand-guard - $125, carbine barrel-band - $75, carbine saddle-ring & bar -$100 = 600 to 700 Dollars.

For the receiver, bolt, cut-down barrel and sights, add another $200.

Your stock is desirable, so it has good value.

(For a 'shooter', you can get by with just fitting a sight-blade to your present base).

[Skirmisher]

Thanks for the added comments. Took a good look and there is no evidence of a crack in the bolt. Plan to look into adding the missing cutoff.

Skirmisher

[Skirmisher]

Apparently there is both an early and late version of the magazine cutoff for the Model 1896. Does anyone know which version will fit my gun? Thanks

Skirmisher

[butlersrangers]

All U.S. Krag 'cut-off levers' will fit the model 1896 Krag action.

The correct one is the long - shaft version.

[Skirmisher]

Thanks, BR.