I was watching this nice M1898 Krag rifle being sold on GB and was surprised to see the price. It was advertised as 100% original (of course!) but sure looks re-blued to me. Even the butt plate and screw heads were fresh re-blued.

I'm a little surprised, though, that it went so high. Obviously more than one person wanted a nice condition Krag rifle even though it has been re-blued and is not "original". Stock and cartouche are beautiful.

I would say that whoever bought it didn't know it was re-blued.

But, I hope the buyer appreciates it for what they paid.

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