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http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1426385061 Message started by BakersKrag on Mar 15th, 2015 at 2:04am |
Title: Re: inherited hunting rifle ? Post by butlersrangers on Mar 15th, 2015 at 2:54am
'BakersKrag': Welcome to the KCA Forum. Your rifle is a U.S. Model 1896 Krag. The markings, "U.S. Model 1896, Springfield Armory, and serial number" are now hidden by the Weaver scope-mount. If you remove the mount, you will see what remains, but, these markings are probably damaged by the 'aftermarket' scope-mount screw holes.
It is most likely that your Krag is still chambered for the .30-40 Krag cartridge. The caliber was not marked on U.S. Service Rifles. You normally only see cartridge/caliber markings on arms that were rebarreled or rechambered for a non-issue cartridge. (photo showing nature of markings probably hidden by your scope mount). |
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