Hi,
I got this rifle for Christmas, it belonged to my wife's grandfather.
I've studied a little on the web about these and watched some youtube videos.
There are so many variations my head is spinning.
I would appreciate any general and/or specific information you all would be so kind as to share.
Thanks.
I'll post images next
New to Krags Got one for Christmas
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Re: New to Krags Got one for Christmas
craggy joe: Welcome to the Forum! You have a Model 1896 Krag Rifle that was shortened and turned into a nice 'Sporter' a long time ago. The rear sight is a Lyman No. 34 (worth about $150). The front sight is a replacement band type of economy quality. Your barrel is anchored with a nice barrel-band, a good feature. I can't tell if your stock was 'new' or a recycled military stock. The butt-plate is a commercial Neidner style. The whole rig is probably worth $300 to $450. Enjoy!
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Re: New to Krags Got one for Christmas
craggy joe: Welcome to the Forum! You have a Model 1896 Krag Rifle that was shortened and turned into a nice 'Sporter' a long time ago. The rear sight is a Lyman No. 34 (worth about $150). The front sight is a replacement band type of economy quality. Your barrel is anchored with a nice barrel-band, a good feature. I can't tell if your stock was 'new' or a recycled military stock. The butt-plate is a commercial Neidner style. The whole rig is probably worth $300 to $450. Enjoy!
Thanks a lot! Left out a grip cap image...
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Re: New to Krags Got one for Christmas
It has been 3 years since I got this rifle.
I finally took it to the range recently.
It performed beautifully.
An old timer who was there recognized it as an antique but didn't know exactly what it was. I told him what little I knew about it.
Then I offered to let him shoot it and he did.
He racked it, looked up and smiled. That action always gets people. :)
I finally took it to the range recently.
It performed beautifully.
An old timer who was there recognized it as an antique but didn't know exactly what it was. I told him what little I knew about it.
Then I offered to let him shoot it and he did.
He racked it, looked up and smiled. That action always gets people. :)
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Re: New to Krags Got one for Christmas
'craggy joe' - It was kind of you to let an interested 'old timer' shoot your Family Krag.
I'm glad you got around to shooting it yourself!
I'm glad you got around to shooting it yourself!
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Re: New to Krags Got one for Christmas
Thank you sir.
I brought my son out to the range today and we fired it up again.
Shoots fine.
I brought my son out to the range today and we fired it up again.
Shoots fine.