inherited hunting rifle ?

[BakersKrag]

dont shoot much. inherited this hunting rifle. looks to be a Krag action, but does it shoot a 30-40 Krag cartridge? (see photo) cant find any marks on the action or barrel or any serial numbers.
thanks in advance for any comments
Tom

[butlersrangers]

'BakersKrag': Welcome to the KCA Forum. Your rifle is a U.S. Model 1896 Krag. The markings, "U.S. Model 1896, Springfield Armory, and serial number" are now hidden by the Weaver scope-mount. If you remove the mount, you will see what remains, but, these markings are probably damaged by the 'aftermarket' scope-mount screw holes.

It is most likely that your Krag is still chambered for the .30-40 Krag cartridge. The caliber was not marked on U.S. Service Rifles. You normally only see cartridge/caliber markings on arms that were rebarreled or rechambered for a non-issue cartridge.

(photo showing nature of markings probably hidden by your scope mount).

[Todd Doyka]

what butlersrangers said. :D

[BakersKrag]

Exactly right. After a fight, pulled the scope, (there is always one screw that doesn't want to come out) and the markings were there as you indicated.
got 1 box of ammo ($$ ouch) and will head to the range at the next opportunity. looking forward to pulling the trigger.
thanks
t.

[butlersrangers]

BakersKrag: Take a picture of the markings, sometime. Have fun shooting!

[Tom Butts]

You will LOVE shooting it!!

[psteinmayer]

+1 on what Tom said. The first time I fired my first sporter, I was hooked! I've been a Krag Nut ever since... at least 30+ years now!!!

[madsenshooter]

Is the scope offset enough that you can get the safety vertical? If not, you should get a low scope safety, they come up on ebay from time to time.