This U.S. model 1896 Krag rifle stock has some interesting 'extra' markings; I haven't seen before.
"G.A.T." - Georgia Tech?
Pretty decent looking stock.
Interesting Stock
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Re: Interesting Stock
Have you ever seen the cartouche rotated like that? Mistruck at the Armory, do you think, or counterfeit?
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Re: Interesting Stock
The 'rotated cartouche' exists and is legit. They are rare and usually dated 1897, (I believe).
It was likely done on purpose. (I don't know why)?
I think it appears on some carbines, as well as, rifles.
BTW - Some of the U.S. model 1892 Krags (made in 1894) have the Samuel W. Porter [SWP] cartouche on the right-side of the stock, behind the bolt-handle.
attached - Another example of a 'rotated cartouche', posted on the KCA forum years ago.
It was likely done on purpose. (I don't know why)?
I think it appears on some carbines, as well as, rifles.
BTW - Some of the U.S. model 1892 Krags (made in 1894) have the Samuel W. Porter [SWP] cartouche on the right-side of the stock, behind the bolt-handle.
attached - Another example of a 'rotated cartouche', posted on the KCA forum years ago.
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