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help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:05 am
by 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.

Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:20 am
by 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.

Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:43 am
by mike in kansas
Thanks! Will figure out the picture process.

Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:35 pm
by mike in kansas
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Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:36 pm
by mike in kansas
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Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:53 pm
by mike in kansas
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Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:58 pm
by mike in kansas
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Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:59 pm
by mike in kansas
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Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:03 pm
by mike in kansas
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Re: help please re 1898

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:04 pm
by mike in kansas
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