Post by butlersrangers on Jun 29th, 2019 at 2:54am
Ekuzio' - Welcome to the KCA Forum - Neat story on your 'family Krag'.
Your Krag, #57696, started out as a Norwegian Model 1894 infantry rifle. It was built in Norway at the Kongsberg Vappenfabrikk (Arms Factory) in 1902. The mark above the date on your receiver-ring is a Crown and stylized "K".
Your Receiver, Bolt, Barrel, and Stock all have numbers that match.
Since your barrel was originally bored and chambered for the 6.5X55mm cartridge, I would suggest having a knowledgeable gunsmith or 'gun guy' check the chamber and bore to verify the correct ammo.
(If you have any cartridge cases, that were fired in this gun, that would help the identification process).
The 6.5X55mm 'Swedish Mauser' cartridge case is of larger diameter in the 'Head' and 'Case Body' area than the 7X57mm Mauser cartridge case. (Of course the 7mm bullet is larger in diameter than the 6.5mm projectile).
I don't know the meaning of the "S" on your Stock.
Because the barrel and stock are 'cut-down', sights are changed, and two holes are drilled & tapped into receiver, value is based on utility. IMHO - about $200 to $275.
Most collectors don't want altered rifles.
BTW - Norwegian Krag barrels have a Left-Hand Thread.
Attached picture shows the original appearance of the Norwegian Model 1894 rifle. (Some early ones were built on contract by Steyr in Austria).
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Your Krag, #57696, started out as a Norwegian Model 1894 infantry rifle. It was built in Norway at the Kongsberg Vappenfabrikk (Arms Factory) in 1902. The mark above the date on your receiver-ring is a Crown and stylized "K".
Your Receiver, Bolt, Barrel, and Stock all have numbers that match.
Since your barrel was originally bored and chambered for the 6.5X55mm cartridge, I would suggest having a knowledgeable gunsmith or 'gun guy' check the chamber and bore to verify the correct ammo.
(If you have any cartridge cases, that were fired in this gun, that would help the identification process).
The 6.5X55mm 'Swedish Mauser' cartridge case is of larger diameter in the 'Head' and 'Case Body' area than the 7X57mm Mauser cartridge case. (Of course the 7mm bullet is larger in diameter than the 6.5mm projectile).
I don't know the meaning of the "S" on your Stock.
Because the barrel and stock are 'cut-down', sights are changed, and two holes are drilled & tapped into receiver, value is based on utility. IMHO - about $200 to $275.
Most collectors don't want altered rifles.
BTW - Norwegian Krag barrels have a Left-Hand Thread.
Attached picture shows the original appearance of the Norwegian Model 1894 rifle. (Some early ones were built on contract by Steyr in Austria).
krag-steyr2_004.jpg ( 86 KB | 0
Downloads )