Seeking Info on Krag

[eodiver]

Regrets unable to upload pics due to their size however
the serial number of my Krag that’s been in the family for over 80 years follows;

Model 1898 Springfield Armory Serial Number 172984

Any history about this beautiful and fully intact rifle most appreciated.

Drew
eodiver@gmail.com

[Blueheeler]

Close but no hit on my SRS list. 172983 shows issue to the 26 US vol Inf. 172985 shows 30th US vol inf.

[eodiver]

Many thanks. I’ll leave the post up if any other info can be found. Thanks again, Drew

[butlersrangers]

'eodiver' - Welcome to the KCA Forum.

Your U.S. Model 1898 Krag rifle, serial number 172984, was likely assembled at Springfield Armory in February of 1899.
It would have been equipped with the model 1896 rear-sight, when first produced.
The sights were likely updated later, during an arsenal rebuild.

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[eodiver]

Thanks for the information and yes, those are the sights on this rifle. I’ll shrink the pics to post.

[eodiver]

Pics downloaded. Bore about an 8 out of 10 condition.

[butlersrangers]

It looks like you have an attractive, complete and solid, Model 1898 Krag, with a model 1902 rear-sight.
How is the bore condition?
(BTW - Your rifle is wearing a U.S. model 1907 sling, that was originally developed for the Model 1903 Springfield rifle).

[Dick Hosmer]

Re numbers, don't think I've ever seen that before - a sequential bracket. Really too bad we don't have info on yours, 'cause I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it was for yet a different unit. Nice rifle; and welcome to the group!

[eodiver]

Thank you.