Post by butlersrangers on Jan 18th, 2017 at 8:17pm
'Anibus415' - Welcome to the KCA Forum.
"Bummer"!!! Possibly, a model 1898 carbine that got "Sportered". (At least the refinished stock is the early type of 1898 Carbine Stock and the barrel-band is the right type)
The added sling swivels are a blemish to the stock.
Only 5,000 model 1898 carbines were made. Most were later up-dated to the model 1899 carbine configuration.
The serial number is hidden under the Weaver Scope Mount and would reveal if the receiver is in the model 1898 carbine range or a 'cut-down' rifle. The 'scope holes' destroy collector potential.
It would be interesting to see a detailed close photo of your rear-sight base.
The front-sight looks like the type used by W. Stokes Kirk to make imitation carbines for hunting. These were cut-down rifles put in surplus carbine stocks.
Your Krag is worth its utility value - around $300. But, by all means shoot and enjoy a family heirloom!
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"Bummer"!!! Possibly, a model 1898 carbine that got "Sportered". (At least the refinished stock is the early type of 1898 Carbine Stock and the barrel-band is the right type)
The added sling swivels are a blemish to the stock.
Only 5,000 model 1898 carbines were made. Most were later up-dated to the model 1899 carbine configuration.
The serial number is hidden under the Weaver Scope Mount and would reveal if the receiver is in the model 1898 carbine range or a 'cut-down' rifle. The 'scope holes' destroy collector potential.
It would be interesting to see a detailed close photo of your rear-sight base.
The front-sight looks like the type used by W. Stokes Kirk to make imitation carbines for hunting. These were cut-down rifles put in surplus carbine stocks.
Your Krag is worth its utility value - around $300. But, by all means shoot and enjoy a family heirloom!
stokes_kirk4_007.JPG ( 154 KB | 1
Download )
Stokes_Kirk1a_008.JPG ( 142 KB | 0
Downloads )