1898 Krag Carbine (maybe Steyr Norwegian?) serial # 373.
I have no idea what it is or where its from. Trying to post pics.
Its in 6.5x55 Swede. Thx.
Any info on what I have plz? 1898 Krag Carbine
Re: Any info on what I have plz? 1898 Krag Carbine
Norwegian/Swedish.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krag%E2%80%93J%C3%B8rgensen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krag%E2%80%93J%C3%B8rgensen
Re: Any info on what I have plz? 1898 Krag Carbine
It is a Norwegian Model 1895 Cavalry Carbine, or what is left of one. It is one of 850 made in 1898 the first year of production. Restoration would be a daunting task due to lack of parts availability.
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Re: Any info on what I have plz? 1898 Krag Carbine
This is a carbine that appears worthy of restoration.
I agree with Ned that it started as a Norwegian Model 1895 Cavalry Carbine.
The butt 'sling-attachment' appears to have been re-positioned to the rear, so, it may have been 'repurposed' later by the Norwegians as a similar Engineer's Carbine?
I agree with Ned that it started as a Norwegian Model 1895 Cavalry Carbine.
The butt 'sling-attachment' appears to have been re-positioned to the rear, so, it may have been 'repurposed' later by the Norwegians as a similar Engineer's Carbine?