I saw this one on the auction site. I had a small bid on it just for kicks and giggles. Lots of alterations for an advertised M1898 carbine. If it was unaltered, I would have been a little more serious because of the higher serial number. I know there are higher ones known but it is up there.

These well known auction companies continue to amaze me at how inept their experts are at identifying and describing firearms. You'd expect more from auction companies selling off millions of dollars worth of firearms.

I think you got more value in parts than you paid. Plus the fun of having another Krag in your growing collection.

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