I have a 30-40 Krag that used to be my dad's. I want to sell the gun but I know very little about it. The scope mounted on it covers most of the information on the receiver. I know it's at least 30 years old and that my dad typically didn't buy high-end guns. It could be worth $50 or $500. Any help identifying what I have would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Pete

Very nice sporter there...  I can tell you that it's an 1898 model...  Some of the other, more senior members can probably tell you more about it than I can.  It's probably cutdown from a full rifle length.  With the bolt closed, drop a cleaning rod down the bore to measure the barrel length.  A full length rifle barrel should be 30 inches.  Most cutdowns are 22 or 24 inches.  That should be a nice shooting rifle either way...  Why do you want to sell it???

I will measure the barrel and post that info here. As far as selling it, I've never been a rifle or gun hunter. I love handguns and shotguns, also archery hunting so I don't have much use for it.

I have some handguns of my dad's for sentimental value that will never leave my side. As for the Krag, I would rather see it go to someone who appreciates and more importantly will use it.

I knew the drilled and tapped receiver would lessen the value, to what extent I do not know.

Again, I'm just trying to get a ballpark on value which depends on may factors.

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That's why I love this forum... because there is never a shortage of knowledge.  I knew that someone would know better  based on the serial number.  As I frequently say, I'm no expert   

If it started as a carbine, why the replacement front sight???  Hmmmmmm  As Arte Johnson would say:  Very Interesting!

Maybe the barrel is now less than 22 inches and carbine front sight and some barrel were cut off?  Some people like really short barrels (not me).

Ah-Haaaaaa  Now, we're getting somewhere...