Just picked up a Norwegian 1904 carbine, made in 1908.
First one I have seen for sale in at least 12 years.
Also some Norwegian made ammo.
Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
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Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
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Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Wow, that's a rare bird indeed! Where in the world did you find it?
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Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
That's a great looking Krag model!
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Someone was going to auction it, but we came to a deal first.KingsPointer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 3:45 pm Wow, that's a rare bird indeed! Where in the world did you find it?
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Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Very nice! How many were made?
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Only 2750, between 1906-1908.
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Thank you for the information and picture. Would you post one of the forend tip upper band and front sight area please.
Another needle to look for in the haystack it seems
Another needle to look for in the haystack it seems
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Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
So, I'm thinking you have the Karabin M/1904 for Royal Engineers?
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I have it apart for a cleaning, but will post pictures when I get it back together.
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Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Yes, that is correct.butlersrangers wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:09 pm So, I'm thinking you have the Karabin M/1904 for Royal Engineers?
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