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Material Handler KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1 Joined: Jan 16^th, 2010	SA 1898 Found In Garbage......Keeper????? Jan 16^th, 2010 at 11:44pm	Print Post
	I found a Springfield Armory Model 1898 in the garbage at work today. The serial number is 419539. The rifle has some condition issues. The stock is completely broken about 2 inches behind the trigger guard. The metal is in nice shape. Action on the bolt seems good. It is also missing the sling. The barrel is not cut down. I tried to do some research online, but decided to consult the experts. I would like to make a project out of this, and restore it. My question is.....can I get an original stock replacement? Is it worth it to do so? Where can I get one? How much should I pay? Ultimately.......Should I just put it back in the garbage? Any help is much appreciated.....Thank you!


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Ned Butts KCA Forum Admin KCA Official Member Offline Krag enthusiast! Posts: 525 Location: western catskills NY Joined: Apr 1^st, 2002 Gender:	Re: SA 1898 Found In Garbage......Keeper????? Reply #1 - Jan 17^th, 2010 at 1:08am	Print Post
	Original stocks are available from time to time on ebay, auction arms and gun broker. One will likely cost you $200-$300, although I haven't been watching lately. Repros can be had from around $150(need fit and finish) to $300 drop in. If you keep your eyes open and are patient you can likely do better on the $. If you don't want to get into it drop me a line and I will take over the project!! Regards, Ned


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JdA KCA Forum Member Offline I Might Have An Addiction Posts: 9 Location: Republic of Texas Joined: Dec 26^th, 2009 Gender:	Re: SA 1898 Found In Garbage......Keeper????? Reply #2 - Jan 19^th, 2010 at 3:28am	Print Post
	I have personally witnessed shattered stocks be repair to like new condition. If you have both pieces of the stock check out Robert Fulton of Glenrock, Wyoming. I know him personally and he does excellent work. Please let me know what you decide to do.

	To err is human, to really foul things up takes a bureaucracy.
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Chuck KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2 Joined: Feb 7^th, 2010	Re: SA 1898 Found In Garbage......Keeper????? Reply #3 - Feb 7^th, 2010 at 10:09pm	Print Post
	Hey, I've got a 1898 that is missing a bolt, wood foregrip, and rear sight, so if you decide not to do the project and want to sell it for parts, let me know! Thanks, Chuck


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