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boydjd KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2 Joined: Dec 5^th, 2010	Springfield Krag Identification Dec 5^th, 2010 at 9:21am	Print Post
	Hello, I am looking at an 1898 Krag Carbine, however, the stock is confusing me, and I can't tell if it's sporterized or not, as I'm unable to find pictures that are the same. The stock has an RT cartouche on it, which I haven't been able to find any references to. I've linked a few pictures, hopefully someone can help me identify this. Thanks. (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)


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98src KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 160 Location: sevierville,tn Joined: Jul 3^rd, 2010 Gender:	Re: Springfield Krag Identification Reply #1 - Dec 5^th, 2010 at 1:33pm	Print Post
	It has been sporterized. Both the stock and barrel have been shortened. These conversions were done by several companies in the 1920's when Krag rifles became plentiful. Of course, a lot of them were converted by "shade tree" gunsmiths. The M1903 Springfield type front sight on the barrel is one of the best indicators that the barrel has been cut down.I do not know what the RT stands for unless it is the initials of a previous owner.


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Dick Hosmer KCA Official Member Offline Collector of Springfield Arms, 1865-1915 Posts: 1862 Location: Northern California Joined: Nov 20^th, 2005 Gender:	Re: Springfield Krag Identification Reply #2 - Dec 5^th, 2010 at 2:16pm	Print Post
	I'd keep looking, unless I was seeking an emergency $250 rifle to throw in the pickup for hunting. There is NO collector value in that specimen, whatsoever. It is a cut-down rifle, not a carbine, and a UGLY job at that. Spend some time on (You need to *Login* to view media files and links). They usually have about 6 pages of Krag items, and this is a BUYER'S market - you can do (much) better. Good luck!


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boydjd KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2 Joined: Dec 5^th, 2010	Re: Springfield Krag Identification Reply #3 - Dec 5^th, 2010 at 6:44pm	Print Post
	Thanks for your help guys. I had a feeling it was, mostly due to a non-existent handguard.


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