Happy First Time Krag Owner
Happy First Time Krag Owner
Got my first 1898 over the week end :), can't wait to shoot it. My question is that is dated 1902 by the serial number, the cartouche is dated 1899 and the rear sight is a 1901 model is this common? Does it effect the value?
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psteinmayer
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Re: Happy First Time Krag Owner
Congrats on the 1898. Hows about posting some pictures so we can share in your joy?
What is the serial number if I might ask? I'm curious why you think the serial number is dated 1902 with an 1899 cartouche. The stock may have been swapped during a rebuild. It may have been issued with the 1901 sight, but it may have been issued with an 1896 or 1898 sight also, and was changed during a rebuild. Really, any of those would be correct, and could be quite common. Value could be determined by condition and correctness. If it's been tampered with, or sporterized, that would drastically affect value. Did you find anything in the butt trap?
What is the serial number if I might ask? I'm curious why you think the serial number is dated 1902 with an 1899 cartouche. The stock may have been swapped during a rebuild. It may have been issued with the 1901 sight, but it may have been issued with an 1896 or 1898 sight also, and was changed during a rebuild. Really, any of those would be correct, and could be quite common. Value could be determined by condition and correctness. If it's been tampered with, or sporterized, that would drastically affect value. Did you find anything in the butt trap?
Re: Happy First Time Krag Owner
S/n 390239, yes I did, found the 3 piece rod set and oiler, couldn't hold my excitement in when I opened it :D
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butlersrangers
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Re: Happy First Time Krag Owner
'Gunnut69': That's a handsome looking Krag that you should enjoy using. How is the bore?
The 1902 metal appears refinished (to a uniform shiny blue) in your photos. The earlier 1899 'cartouche' stock looks to be a nice Italian walnut one. It's nice that you have the butt trap accessories and a muzzle/sight cover.
IMHO - Your Krag looks attractive, but, would 'turn off' many collectors, because someone (not Springfield) has refinished it.
On the other hand, it appears nicely done and would be attractive to a 'shooter' or someone wanting a good looking rifle. (I would guess the value at around $800, with its accessories).
If it is all Springfield correct, original finish, and 'minty', a model 1898 rifle will bring around $1,200 to $1,400, in my recent experience.
(I just noticed the sling. If the sling is original, its worth around $100. An original Muzzle-cover is worth around $70. Krag oilers are common at around $25 and three-section cleaning rods bring $35 to $60. A bit of caution is needed since all these accessories have been reproduced).
The 1902 metal appears refinished (to a uniform shiny blue) in your photos. The earlier 1899 'cartouche' stock looks to be a nice Italian walnut one. It's nice that you have the butt trap accessories and a muzzle/sight cover.
IMHO - Your Krag looks attractive, but, would 'turn off' many collectors, because someone (not Springfield) has refinished it.
On the other hand, it appears nicely done and would be attractive to a 'shooter' or someone wanting a good looking rifle. (I would guess the value at around $800, with its accessories).
If it is all Springfield correct, original finish, and 'minty', a model 1898 rifle will bring around $1,200 to $1,400, in my recent experience.
(I just noticed the sling. If the sling is original, its worth around $100. An original Muzzle-cover is worth around $70. Krag oilers are common at around $25 and three-section cleaning rods bring $35 to $60. A bit of caution is needed since all these accessories have been reproduced).
Re: Happy First Time Krag Owner
Thanks, the bore is like a mirror.
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psteinmayer
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That's a mighty sharp looking Krag! It would surely turn a few heads at the National Vintage Match!