help please re 1898

[mike in kansas]

Hello gentlemen,
I have an 1898 rifle, serial number 180570. Stock cartouche on the left appears to be ? L A 1900. left side markings are a large 2, smaller 26. Any information will be appreciated. The rifle is in very nice shape.

[Knute1]

The serial number in Joe Poyer's book "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine" indicates March 1899 for your rifle. This book is still in print. The cartouche should be JSA for inspector JS Adams. Post some pictures and you will get a lot more input on what you have.

[mike in kansas]

Thanks! Will figure out the picture process.

[mike in kansas]

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[mike in kansas]

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[mike in kansas]

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[mike in kansas]

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