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General >> Older threads >> Way to find unit history on 1898 Krag http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1316802776 Message started by RangerMac on Sep 23^rd, 2011 at 6:32pm

Title: Way to find unit history on 1898 Krag
Post by RangerMac on Sep 23^rd, 2011 at 6:32pm

I just purchased an 1898 Krag Rifle, serial number 142124. Came with Krag bayonet and Spaulding Cartridge Belt. The guy I bought it from said it was issued to the 8th US Infantry based on some historical record he'd seen. Is there any way to find out if a particular serial numbered weapon, or range of serial numbers, was issued to a particular unit? Thanks!

Title: Re: Way to find unit history on 1898 Krag
Post by 98src on Sep 23^rd, 2011 at 10:27pm

That serial number is not listed in the Springfield Research Service records, but he may have other information linking it to that unit.