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Firearms >> U.S. Military Krags >> Any information on my dads gun would help http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1478720765 Message started by candace on Nov 9^th, 2016 at 7:46pm

Title: Any information on my dads gun would help
Post by candace on Nov 9^th, 2016 at 7:46pm

Any info on gun stamped Redfield US Springfield Armory Serial#11XXX
Thanks in advance :)

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Title: Re: Any information on my dads gun would help
Post by psteinmayer on Nov 10^th, 2016 at 12:23pm

Howdy Candace... and welcome to the Forum!

Your dad's Krag is a US Springfield Model 1894 Krag Rifle that has been cut down and sporterized. The banded front sight is from a model 1903 Springfield. Redfield is the manufacturer of the rear sight, which is a model 70K (and appears to be missing the eye peep). The stock is a cut down rifle stock that has had a piece grafted on at the rear to increase it's size. It's missing the rear barrel band. This is a very nice useful Krag that should be great for hunting and general plinking. Nice sporter!

Title: Re: Any information on my dads gun would help
Post by reincarnated on Nov 12^th, 2016 at 4:09pm

I would expect a rifle with a stock modified in that manner to have been used as a benchrest rifle. Once upon a time, shooting old military rifles with iron sights, and, iirc, cast bullets was a popular competition sport. Our club still does it 4 times a year. Were there any loading tools or bullet moulds with it?

Title: Re: Any information on my dads gun would help
Post by candace on Dec 20^th, 2016 at 1:37pm

Not sure..

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Title: Re: Any information on my dads gun would help
Post by candace on Dec 20^th, 2016 at 1:43pm

Not sure..
Is this a carbine?

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Title: Re: Any information on my dads gun would help
Post by butlersrangers on Dec 20^th, 2016 at 5:13pm

'Candace' - Your Dad's Krag was never a carbine. It was a U.S. model 1892 infantry rifle, made around January or February, 1895.

It was altered by someone, after sale to the public, for 'Sporting' purposes. The barrel was shortened from 30 inches, a 1903 Springfield front-sight was installed, a Redfield commercial peep-sight added, and the military stock greatly modified.

A neat 'Family Heirloom', enjoy it!