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Firearms >> U.S. Military Krags >> 1898 Krag - JSA 1901 http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1515906405 Message started by vaccaro on Jan 14^th, 2018 at 5:06am

Title: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by vaccaro on Jan 14^th, 2018 at 5:06am

I am a new member, and and I am thrilled to have found this group. I have an 1898 Springfield Krag that I inherited from my dad about 15 years ago. It has a JSA 1901 cartouche, and serial number of 367xxx. I don't know where or when he got it, but it hung over his fireplace for many years. It is in very good original condition, with bayonet and scabbard, sling and cleaning kit in the stock. The only thing I think it is missing is the brass muzzle cap that I have seen pictures of. At least since I've had it, I've kept it clean and oiled. The bore looks pretty good. I haven't shot it yet, but I intend to soon.

Title: Re: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by Kerz on Jan 14^th, 2018 at 10:23am

Welcome to the club! Absolutely a great resource of info.
How about some pictures?
Vic

Title: Re: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by psteinmayer on Jan 14^th, 2018 at 5:03pm

Welcome to the forum, and to the wonderful world of Krags Vaccaro. Be careful... Krags are quite addicting!

Brass muzzle caps are available from time to time on EBay, and also from Grandpa's Gun Parts. They are pricey though.

Hows about some pictures so we can enjoy your new love?

Title: Re: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by vaccaro on Jan 15^th, 2018 at 5:35pm

Here are a few pictures of my baby:

krag.jpg ( 649 KB | 2 Downloads )

Title: Re: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by Fred G. on Jan 15^th, 2018 at 9:25pm

It appears that your rifle is missing its front site blade and its hand guard. I wouldn't worry about the brass front sight cover.

Title: Re: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by Kerz on Jan 16^th, 2018 at 10:37am

Great pics! Yeah, probably be good to get a front sight blade and pin. Then go out and shoot some.
I got a reproduction handguard for one of my 98s.

Check out our classified section for parts.
Note: handguards are specific to rear sight models
Vic

Title: Re: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by Parashooter on Jan 16^th, 2018 at 4:10pm

Kerz wrote on Jan 16^th, 2018 at 10:37am:

. . . Note: handguards are specific to front sight models.

I suspect rear sight was intended.

Title: Re: 1898 Krag - JSA 1901
Post by Kerz on Jan 17^th, 2018 at 11:04am

Ha! yelp rear sight that is!
Thx for catching that
Vic