I have had this Model 1898 Krag carbine for a few years and have some nice documentation showing that it belonged to a Corporal Fred Pender in the 5th U.S. Volunteer Infantry that went to Santiago, Cuba in 1898. The documentation is really interesting because it shows where this corporal evidently discharged a personal S&W revolver in camp and was arrested and convicted of violation of the 62nd Article of War, possessing and discharging a firearm improperly. He was sentenced to a $5 fine and 5 days of hard labor. They don't say whether they confiscated the firearm or not. Interesting that he was assigned this Krag carbine but was not allowed to possess a revolver. I thought many of these soldiers carried their own private side arms in these wars back then.
But, I appreciate the great documentation and details of the war time activities of this soldier. He was stationed in Santiago through and after the end of the Spanish-American War maybe to help quell the rise of insurgents against the American occupants after the War ended.
This is a nice example of a real Model 1898 Krag carbine with a great history. It still has the Model 1896 carbine rear sight also. I think it is in original military configuration without the typical upgrades these carbines went through.
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Re: Spanish-American War Model 1898 Krag Carbine
When you look up "been there done that" on the innerweb they should show a pic of that carbine. Thanks for sharing that piece of American history.
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Fred Pender sure knew how to "Ring in the New Year" - Detroit style ... whoo Hoo!
Nice carbine Whig.
Nice carbine Whig.
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A documented 1898 carbine in original form is a rare bird indeed!! I am green with envy! Thank you for sharing
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It is nice. Seems to have all of the right boxes checked on this one! Ones of those that I wish it could speak with the history it must have.
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Very nice Whig!!!
Your Krag collection must be something to behold!
Your Krag collection must be something to behold!
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Thanks. Learned a lot from this forum and the people here also! But, hands on is the best teacher for me.