'ABolt' - welcome to the KCA Forum.

There are lots of model 1896 carbines around #25961.

Most 1896 carbines fall between numbers: (24709 to 35792 and 67010 to 79764).

With the "1895" marking, it is likely this Krag at least started out as a carbine.

$500 is a bargain price for a model 1896 carbine. A correct model 1896 carbine rear-sight, alone, can sell for that.

I'm kind of wondering what is not being said or noticed about this "$500 Carbine"? The value of a collectible arm is always going to be dependent on its condition, completeness, and originality (of metal & wood parts and finish).

It does sound too good to be true, hence 'Culpeper's' questions.

It would behoove 'ABolt' to 'click' on the prompt, at the top of this page - "visit the KCA website today", and then 'click' on the 'tab' marked "photos". There are some good photos there of proper model 1896 carbines and other good stuff.

FWIW - attached are a couple of the KCA photos, as well as, some pictures of a loose model 1896 carbine sight.

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