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Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:35 pm
by svartkrutt
Just picked up a Norwegian 1904 carbine, made in 1908.
First one I have seen for sale in at least 12 years.
Also some Norwegian made ammo.
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 3:45 pm
by KingsPointer
Wow, that's a rare bird indeed! Where in the world did you find it?
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:03 pm
by butlersrangers
That's a great looking Krag model!
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:38 pm
by svartkrutt
KingsPointer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 3:45 pm
Wow, that's a rare bird indeed! Where in the world did you find it?
Someone was going to auction it, but we came to a deal first.
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:21 am
by Ned Butts
Very nice! How many were made?
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:03 am
by svartkrutt
Ned Butts wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:21 am
Very nice! How many were made?
Only 2750, between 1906-1908.
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:45 am
by Ned Butts
Thank you for the information and picture. Would you post one of the forend tip upper band and front sight area please.
Another needle to look for in the haystack it seems
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:09 pm
by butlersrangers
So, I'm thinking you have the Karabin M/1904 for Royal Engineers?
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:55 pm
by svartkrutt
Ned Butts wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:45 am
Thank you for the information and picture. Would you post one of the forend tip upper band and front sight area please.
Another needle to look for in the haystack it seems
I have it apart for a cleaning, but will post pictures when I get it back together.
Re: Hard to find carbine in 6.5X55
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:00 pm
by svartkrutt
butlersrangers wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:09 pm
So, I'm thinking you have the Karabin M/1904 for Royal Engineers?
Yes, that is correct.