Hi, Glad to have found this site! I've had this Krag around the house my entire life (62 years) It's always been indoors but never given enough care. My Brother (grrr) sanded it down and oiled the stock in the sixties and I have kept it maintained but not nearly often enough. The accuracy is fantastic. The rear site was replaced with a peep site dated Jan 23 06. other than that I believe it to be original. The front site is loose and falls off, so it hasn't been to the range lately. I'm interested in receiving information as to its authenticity and value as well as any history to be learned from the serial numbers. The wood inside has been burned in black so I assume it was used heavily at one time or other.
Model 1896     Springfield Armory     68605

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