Hi Rapidrob,

Your Norwegian Krag cleaned up very nicely... GOOD JOB!

I'm not a Danish or Norwegian Krag expert but the serial number does not seem to match up with listed 1912 carbine serial numbers?

However, it does appear to be listed in the serial numbers for 1894 Norwegian Krag rifles which were produced in 1914!

BTW: What is the barrel length?

As far as restoring, refurbishing, etc... It can certainly be a labor of love which could cost you many dollars.

If indeed you have a 1912...and your friend has a decent 1912 stock with handguard... then IMHO, you you might have a worthwhile project.

If the stock comes with metal hardware... even better!

Just count your cost... little things like screws, pins, etc can certainly add up real quick.

Currently I've seen 1912's go for upwards of $1000...but you be the judge.

If it's a mixed bag of parts... Than I agree with BR and enjoy what you have.

Here's a link to Liberty Tree Collectors Library... a nice resource I like to use because they have lots of nice pics:

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