Long barrel carbine stock
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:03 pm
Hi all! This is my grandpas krag, Springfield m1898. It has what I believe is a carbine stock and a long rifle barrel. The stock has not been cut down or altered. The front cap has the spring.
I am not sure exactly how my grandpa got the rifle. He was born in 1905 and the cousins and uncles (in their 80s) don’t remember how he got it for sure and always remember him having it.
Serial number dates manufacturer to 1898. I believe the rear sight is from the second model which came out in 1898. Can anyone tell if this is the lighter Italian walnut? I think it is. That was especially common in 1898 manufactures I think. My grandpas brother in law did fight in the Spanish American war. Maybe it was his? They were good friends I know.
Anyway, mainly wondering if anyone knows about this configuration. It’s possible that when they were being phased out that they used a stock that wouldn’t have matched the barrel. I would guess that in 1898 and a rush of production this could also have happened. Or did they make some like these deliberately?
Anyway, it makes for a nice hunting rifle as is. The long barrel gives a long sight radius. My grandfather had great eyesight and was legendary with his shooting with this rifle, especially on running deer.
While not an expert, I’m pretty good at researching and also seeing modifications. I think the only non original part on this is the front blade, which is a bit tall and has a brass bead. My grandpa turned up the rear sight elevation to match.
Sorry the pictures aren’t great. My cousin just took a couple of pictures of it while out hunting this year. I took it out as well. Unfortunately neither of us shot any deer with it this year. It shoots quite well. I’m a decent open sight shooter and practice with it every year a few rounds. I feel adequate to shoot deer out to 100 yards now without fear of wounding one.
Would love any help
I am not sure exactly how my grandpa got the rifle. He was born in 1905 and the cousins and uncles (in their 80s) don’t remember how he got it for sure and always remember him having it.
Serial number dates manufacturer to 1898. I believe the rear sight is from the second model which came out in 1898. Can anyone tell if this is the lighter Italian walnut? I think it is. That was especially common in 1898 manufactures I think. My grandpas brother in law did fight in the Spanish American war. Maybe it was his? They were good friends I know.
Anyway, mainly wondering if anyone knows about this configuration. It’s possible that when they were being phased out that they used a stock that wouldn’t have matched the barrel. I would guess that in 1898 and a rush of production this could also have happened. Or did they make some like these deliberately?
Anyway, it makes for a nice hunting rifle as is. The long barrel gives a long sight radius. My grandfather had great eyesight and was legendary with his shooting with this rifle, especially on running deer.
While not an expert, I’m pretty good at researching and also seeing modifications. I think the only non original part on this is the front blade, which is a bit tall and has a brass bead. My grandpa turned up the rear sight elevation to match.
Sorry the pictures aren’t great. My cousin just took a couple of pictures of it while out hunting this year. I took it out as well. Unfortunately neither of us shot any deer with it this year. It shoots quite well. I’m a decent open sight shooter and practice with it every year a few rounds. I feel adequate to shoot deer out to 100 yards now without fear of wounding one.
Would love any help