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Title: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by JohnW on Oct 24^th, 2010 at 2:52pm

I am a new member and just purchased a Model 1896 Carbine serial number 69652. Can someone help me dating it and possibly any history on it.
Thanks
John

Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by knute on Oct 25^th, 2010 at 12:20am

From my sources, it appears to have been built July,1897. But be patient, because there will be others to reply. If you want to know more than just a date, add some photos to this post and people will be able to tell you how original it is (military configuration). Many have been cut down and otherwise altered. This will reduce its value, but not necessary the enjoyment you will have owning it. I have a cut down rifle with a replacement barrel that was made at the Rock Island Arsenal in 1909 for a 1903 Springfied. Its still a treasure to me.

Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by Dick Hosmer on Oct 25^th, 2010 at 2:39am

There should be no doubt that that number is from an original carbine, but, that exact gun is not listed - the closest records I found were 69633 below and 69688 above.

Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by JohnW on Oct 26^th, 2010 at 6:04pm

Thanks for the info, I will take some photos and post them soon.

Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by JohnW on Oct 26^th, 2010 at 7:48pm

Here are some photos

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Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by JohnW on Oct 26^th, 2010 at 7:49pm

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Post by JohnW on Oct 26^th, 2010 at 7:50pm

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Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by JohnW on Oct 26^th, 2010 at 7:51pm

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Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by JohnW on Oct 26^th, 2010 at 7:52pm

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Title: Re: !896 Krag Carbine
Post by vonfatman on Oct 27^th, 2010 at 10:38pm

That's a very cool carbine! Congratulations!!

Bob