Krag Collectors Association Forum

I have a 30/40 kraig that has a sporting stock, but the barrel is not cut off. it still has the bayinet bracket. matching serial numbers on reciever, bolt, and sight.

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was wondering if its still worth anything with the sporting stock?

'Flash' - You inherited a Norwegian Krag in 6.5X55mm caliber.
(The cartridge is frequently called the '6.5mm Swedish Mauser'. It is fairly common in the U.S.).

It was built at the Kongsburg Arms factory in 1909, as a model 1894, Norwegian Service rifle.

It deserves restoration, but, it is very hard and expensive to roundup original military parts, especially the wood stock and handguard.

Your Krag was restocked by a civilian owner for hunting.
"Fajen" was a Missouri company, that made a lot of stocks for converting military rifles into sporting arms'.
They went out of business, around 1990.

With the alterations, its value is tied pretty much to its utility and bore condition, about $300.
Ask family members, maybe someone kept the original parts?

Attached photo of a M-1894 Norwegian Krag:

thank you.

I can’t figure out how to ask a question to the group. So I guess I’ll start here. I just received a firearm from my father. I was hoping to find out some information about it. It is stamped US model 1896 Springfield Armory 152723. Thanks in advance! Hogg

Hogg, welcome to KCA. No reason to be shy here. Your questions, and pictures which would help a lot, should be under the U. S. Military Krag section. They might get more attention there.

Your Krag, serial number 152723, is most likely a Krag rifle made at Springfield Armory around November 1898. This would classify it legally as an "antique" firearm (made before January 1, 1899) which does not officially require FFL transfer and registration. Many Krag rifles were cut down and altered in different ways to make them more suitable for hunting and carrying in the wilderness. Military Krags, rifles and carbines, that are not "sporterized" and are in original military configuration, are more collectible and usually more valuable. Condition matters, of course. The condition of the bore and presence of rifling can make a big difference in shooting accuracy. Many Krags are still shootable and can be quite accurate for 120+ year old firearms. All factory ammunition, which may be hard to find, can be shot through good condition Krags.

Lots of people have Krags that have been handed down from relatives. These are great family heirlooms and often priceless to family members, especially if there are some neat stories attached to them!

So, give us more information and post some pictures when you can. Pictures need to be downsized some to be uploadable. Any questions, just ask!

Thanks Whig, I’ll try to figure out how to add pictures