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Title: My new Krag
Post by Charlie Bury on Dec 12^th, 2010 at 5:56pm

Just picked up a Krag, looks to be in good shape. 1896 date, serial number 52726. Is there a web site or section on the forum to check serial number?? Thanks Charlie

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Title: Re: My new Krag
Post by Gmountain on Dec 13^th, 2010 at 2:51am

According to my Poyer book, that serial number is right in the middle of 1896 rifle production, although no one can really tell the exact date.

Title: Re: My new Krag
Post by knute on Dec 14^th, 2010 at 12:13am

Congrats on the new Krag. I also have an 1896 Krag, built in 1897, but it was sporterized. I still enjoy it thoroughly. Check out your sling, it may be 1907 style. Others can give you a better idea. Might be splittin hairs. But you have a nice original rifle there and it may be something you can do to make it more period correct. Of course, I may be wrong about the sling, its happened before.

Title: Re: My new Krag
Post by Charlie Bury on Dec 14^th, 2010 at 3:32am

Thanks GMountain and Knute. I'm not sure what year the sling is. It looks like it's marked HSS CO.