I have a sporterized 1898 but when I got it and talked to you guys... I got bitten by the bug and REALLY want something that is original. Thanks a pant load guys.
Anyway, this is listed as an 1898 Krag. Serial number is 122488.
Anything y'all can tell me should be a decent price... or tell me to stay away!
Considering purchasing this 1898 Carbine(?)
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Looking at the pictures in the gallery on this site it appears that this is more likely a 1899 or has had 1899 rear site and part of the stock out in (immediately forward of the rear sight is the little wooden "hump" that I don't see on the 1898 picture.
Also. The front sight doesn't look right in comparison with the 1898 picture.
Also. The front sight doesn't look right in comparison with the 1898 picture.
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Well, everything looks fine until you get to the front sight, which is definitely NFG. The serial number is "in range", and the metal is worse then the (proper 1899-style) wood, which is to be expected on what we know to be a restock. But unless you can steal it for low enough to include a re-barrel in the total "investment", I'd pass.
You need a real front sight application on a real carbine barrel. If the front sight is in any way questionable, it will look wrong. The serial will always be an issue - but that is a moot point, not provable either way.
You need a real front sight application on a real carbine barrel. If the front sight is in any way questionable, it will look wrong. The serial will always be an issue - but that is a moot point, not provable either way.
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Re: Considering purchasing this 1898 Carbine(?)
Might the original front sight have had something added to it, making the sight taller to allow accurate firing at closer range?
Re: Considering purchasing this 1898 Carbine(?)
We really need to see a good, in focus, close up picture of the front sight. Is the barrel 22" from face of the bolt to the muzzle?
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True, but, at that angle, at least a portion of the curved base should be clearly visible. It isn't.
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I appreciate all of your replies. I definitely saw that the forward sight looked wrong.
It is up for auction. It looks like it is going to end up somewhere around $400 from my auction experience in the past. I believe, based on y'all's input that I shall pass.
Thanks!
It is up for auction. It looks like it is going to end up somewhere around $400 from my auction experience in the past. I believe, based on y'all's input that I shall pass.
Thanks!
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At $400 or less, what is the value of the sum of the parts? Is that a real carbine stock?
When were the last saddle ring slides fitted?
When were the last saddle ring slides fitted?
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Re: Considering purchasing this 1898 Carbine(?)
I would buy it for $400 for parts. That type of 'long forearm stock' never was made with a carbine sling-bar.