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Title: This 1898 Carbine Seems Legit... Post by Juniorloaf on Mar 27th, 2018 at 9:58am
Have an opportunity to buy this at what I believe is a very fair price, even considering the issues that are apparent. I just wanted a second (third, fourth etc) opinion.
I apologize in advance for the pics... they're what I was given. Here's what I know about the rifle Model: 1898 Krag Serial number: 124,532 Barrel Length: 22" exactly on a closed bolt Rear sight: 1901 with 'c' on rear sight base and ladder (the slide part) Handguard: the longer carbine style Stock: has band spring, appears correct length (1" removed notwithstanding), visible P proof and 1901 cartouche. Front sight: very well done dovetail, looks like part of the barrel. The bad: -butt portion has about 1" of missing material that was cut. (Sad face) -swivel stud added to buttstock -swivel stud added to barrel band -cant see a 'c' on front sight blade Also comes with a rough (albeit original) looking M1903/M1907 sling. Questions: -am I right to believe this is a legit 1898 carbine? -would you find someone to attempt to repair the stock, or seek a new one? -who do you recommend for repairs? -anybody have a spare type 1899 stock they'd part with if not? -anybody have a proper band? -what about a buttplate & screws? Last but not least... what would you all pay for this, with a very good bore? Taking into account the sling. |
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