Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:29 pm
Greetings all, while doing some research on the krag rifle and carbines I came across this great forum, lots of great info here
looking forward to being a member here.
I just recently pick up a 1898 Carbine from a private part here locally, to me it appear to me in great condition, I know there
have been part of it sporterized and in researching I found the following, and always open to any and all comments.
Marked: Model 1898 US Springfield Armory
Serial #: 436040 ( I gather this was a rifle at one time)
Barrel: Measures 22 inches
Front Sight: seems to me it might be a 1903 rifle sight,
from center of sight to muzzle measures 3/4 in
Front Band: Marked with a U on right side
Rear Sight:Recently verified by some great members of the forum here that the rear sight is an 1892.
Stock: uncertain, does have butt pad, and there are slot around
where the front band fits.
Barrel: Shiny, sharp lands/grooves very nice condition
View Full Set of Pictures here: http://imgur.com/a/xIEIB
The previous owner state it was a great shooter and I agree there from a recent range trip she did outstanding, with my
tired old eyes and iron sights. Rifle was drilled/Tap at one time for scope mounting, set cover screw are in place
Any comments or more info is greatly appreciated
Thanks for viewing
looking forward to being a member here.
I just recently pick up a 1898 Carbine from a private part here locally, to me it appear to me in great condition, I know there
have been part of it sporterized and in researching I found the following, and always open to any and all comments.
Marked: Model 1898 US Springfield Armory
Serial #: 436040 ( I gather this was a rifle at one time)
Barrel: Measures 22 inches
Front Sight: seems to me it might be a 1903 rifle sight,
from center of sight to muzzle measures 3/4 in
Front Band: Marked with a U on right side
Rear Sight:Recently verified by some great members of the forum here that the rear sight is an 1892.
Stock: uncertain, does have butt pad, and there are slot around
where the front band fits.
Barrel: Shiny, sharp lands/grooves very nice condition
View Full Set of Pictures here: http://imgur.com/a/xIEIB
The previous owner state it was a great shooter and I agree there from a recent range trip she did outstanding, with my
tired old eyes and iron sights. Rifle was drilled/Tap at one time for scope mounting, set cover screw are in place
Any comments or more info is greatly appreciated
Thanks for viewing