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My first Krag. COOL
Mar 15th, 2010 at 12:04am
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I have wanted a rifle in 30-40 krag for sometime now. Had my eye on the new Winchester 1895 carbine but the price seems steep for a replica. I know they are well made as I have a new 1895 in 405 Winchester and I am a lever kinda guy. Anyway, I stooped in at one of my favorite gun/pawn shops and they had this beautiful Krag carbine, M1899, for sale. I could not resist and put in on lay away untill I have the funds to complete the purchase.
I do not know anything beyond what the dealer told me and I do trust them. They said it was a true carbine, had a "C" on the rear sight etc. Looked very good to me at any rate.
The serial # is 357469 and the date on the stock cartouche is 1901.
Can anybody help out with any information on this rifle.?
Thanks in advance.
  
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Re: My first Krag. COOL
Reply #1 - Mar 15th, 2010 at 1:08am
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The Model 1899 is pretty much immune to any tomfoolery, since the receiver is marked, and the barrel is already short, so there's not a lot for Bubba to want to do. It basically boils down to condition. I have owned 357288 for many years - has same date stamp. Yours is probably just fine.
  
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Reply #2 - Mar 15th, 2010 at 3:43am
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Sir,
Your serial # is so close to mine. Do you know anything concerning the history of your rifle.?
  
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