Interesting Find... 1898 Carbine?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 4:57 am
I came across this interesting Krag carbine at a local gun store the other day. At first glance I thought it was just another over priced mix mash of put together Krag parts that didn't deserve a second look, but curiosity got the better of me.
Serial number is 119559 putting it in the range of 1898 manufactured carbines (depending upon which reference sourced used).
It has a milled muzzle end for a bayonet.
1899 carbine stock with a JSA 1901 cartouche.
1901 rear rifle sight and hand guard.
One of those shiny blued barrel bands.
Funky looking front sight that doesn't look quite right along with a rounded blade.
22 inch barrel with a surprisingly nice look bore.
Consignee was asking $850 but would go down to $750.
What do you guys think? Could it be a legit 1898 Krag carbine???
Serial number is 119559 putting it in the range of 1898 manufactured carbines (depending upon which reference sourced used).
It has a milled muzzle end for a bayonet.
1899 carbine stock with a JSA 1901 cartouche.
1901 rear rifle sight and hand guard.
One of those shiny blued barrel bands.
Funky looking front sight that doesn't look quite right along with a rounded blade.
22 inch barrel with a surprisingly nice look bore.
Consignee was asking $850 but would go down to $750.
What do you guys think? Could it be a legit 1898 Krag carbine???