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Firearms >> U.S. Military Krags >> I’m trying to find out some information on my gu http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1485717887 Message started by Cander88 on Jan 29^th, 2017 at 7:24pm

Title: I’m trying to find out some information on my gu
Post by Cander88 on Jan 29^th, 2017 at 7:24pm

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[/left]I’m trying to find out some information on my gun I would like to know the history on it but I’m having a hard time trying to find information on it
the barrel length is 30 inches
the length of gun is 40 1 inches

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Title: Re: I’m trying to find out some information on my gu
Post by Cander88 on Jan 29^th, 2017 at 7:29pm

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Title: Re: I’m trying to find out some information on my gu
Post by psteinmayer on Jan 29^th, 2017 at 10:55pm

Whoooaaaaa those are some big pictures... LOL

It appears that you have an 1898 that has had the stock cut down to sporterize it somewhat. With the barrel still 30 inches, you could graft a new fore-stock on and return it to full military condition with out having to sell the farm. Do you have the original front barrel band? If not, they are available.

Title: Re: I’m trying to find out some information on my gu
Post by Cander88 on Jan 30^th, 2017 at 12:12am

no i do not have the original front band im looking at wanting to sell this gun and im trying to find out what it would be worth also i guess if i did do that with the stock would that help the value

Title: Re: I’m trying to find out some information on my gu
Post by psteinmayer on Jan 30^th, 2017 at 12:12pm

The stock being shortened does hurt the value... and places it unfortunately into the sporterized category. Value would be that of a sporter. Replacing the band and forearm would help, but still not as much as if it hadn't been modified in the first place. Still, with the barrel full length, it would make a nice project Krag for someone.