Just a run of the mill 1898

[sherrick13]

But it was my first Krag. Before the fake carbine I posted earlier.










Not sure what other parts of the rifle are of interest for collectors' purposes.

[psteinmayer]

Nice looking 98. Looks like the handguard has been replaced, as the finish looks different from the stock. 1902 rear sight (my personal favorite). Does it have a pronounced cartouche and proof mark? Any tools in the but trap? How does she shoot?

[madsenshooter]

Hmm, another one of those repro handguards with a wide space on the right side.

[S.B.]

Congratulations but, be careful, they are habit forming!
Steve :D

[1911Ron]

Congratulations on a fine looking Rifle!

[butlersrangers]

'sherrick13': You might want to consider switching hand-guards between your two Krags. IIRC, your other Krag is a cut-down rifle with a 1902 rear-sight and an original hand-guard. You would be better off with all original wood on your Krag Rifle. Your "Cut-down Carbine" would not be diminished with the reproduction hand-guard.

Your reproduction hand-guard is about 1/4" too long at the rear. It should not completely cover and overhang the receiver ring. There should also be a slight clearance at the front so the hand-guard does not press against the barrel-band.

Caution - When removing a Krag hand-guard, take the barreled action out of the stock, remove the rear-sight, and slide the hand-guard forward toward the muzzle. Assemble in reverse order.