'gostrider' - Welcome to the KCA Forum. I look forward to seeing more pictures of your Uncle's Krag.

I took the liberty of editing your current picture so it is easier to view.

As pointed out by 'Whig', this Krag was most likely started its 'life' as an infantry rifle. The U.S. Krag rifle was built with a 30 inch long barrel.

The Cavalry carbines were built with a 22 inch long barrel.

In the 1920's, when the U.S. Krags were sold to commercial bidders and NRA members, many were 'cut-down' and altered to make them more useful for Hunting.

Altered Krags are often mistaken or passed off as "carbines".

Correct, as issued Krags, command more money than civilian modified guns.

We will be glad to guide you through this evaluation process. Clear pictures of the front-sight, muzzle 'crown', rear-sight, and stock forearm-tip are most useful.

BTW - The 'peep-sight' on this Krag is a commercial Redfield - Number 102K. This is called a 'no drill' sight because it used existing holes on the Krag Receiver and did not require new holes and tapping.

This aftermarket sight often sells for about $100.

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