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Message started by Greg on Jul 20th, 2012 at 4:57pm

Title: 1898 serial number question
Post by Greg on Jul 20th, 2012 at 4:57pm
I have an 1898 Krag that I recieved in a trade that is in very nice original condition. While looking up serial numbers for the 1898 model I saw that the serial numbers start at 110,000 and the serial number of mine is 110,037. I was wondering if a low serial number like this would add any extra value. Also I would think that there obviously could not be too many out there with a lower number than this one. Does anyone have any info on what the lowest serial number still out there is.

Title: Re: 1898 serial number question
Post by Dick Hosmer on Jul 20th, 2012 at 6:21pm
That was a rounding-off, it's actually closer to 109xxx - Joe Farmer has the latest info.

A "border" gun would certainly have some interest, but value, unless it was the cutover, probably shouldn't go up by much, if at all, and then only to someone who cares.  :-)

For around 35 years now, my 1896 Rifle 37045 has stood as the highest-known "1896"; the change to "Model 1896" stamping is thought to be around 37100, as the lowest-known "Model" stamped arm is just over that - again, Joe has the data.

Title: Re: 1898 serial number question
Post by 5MadFarmers on Jul 20th, 2012 at 11:53pm
Claimed low is 109292.

CMP sold 109583.

Pictures would tell much.  It's more interesting if it doesn't show signs of a rebuild.

Title: Re: 1898 serial number question
Post by cjwils on Jul 21st, 2012 at 12:02am
A good thing about your serial number is that it is a legal antique, which can be transferred without federal restrictions.  Numbers at or above 152670 are considered by BATF to be made in 1899 or later and are not legal antiques.

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