Post by butlersrangers on Oct 20th, 2018 at 7:07am
Welcome 'Jeremy' to the KCA Forum.
Maybe the side-plate you have is for a model 1898 Krag?
A model 1898 side-plate will not fit on a model 1892 or model 1896 action, because the front tendon is thicker.
If your action is dated "1895", it is likely either a model 1892 rifle or a model 1896 carbine.
The model 1892, model 1896, and model 1898/1899 actions all had different side-plates.
Photo shows front edge of model 1896 (left) and thicker model 1898 side-plates; the model 1898 & 1899 actions have a wider 'slot' to accept the front-tendon.
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Maybe the side-plate you have is for a model 1898 Krag?
A model 1898 side-plate will not fit on a model 1892 or model 1896 action, because the front tendon is thicker.
If your action is dated "1895", it is likely either a model 1892 rifle or a model 1896 carbine.
The model 1892, model 1896, and model 1898/1899 actions all had different side-plates.
Photo shows front edge of model 1896 (left) and thicker model 1898 side-plates; the model 1898 & 1899 actions have a wider 'slot' to accept the front-tendon.
IMG_4832_001.JPG ( 39 KB | 3
Downloads )