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cody KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 13 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2011	1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Jul 1^st, 2012 at 8:13pm	Print Post
	I have a 1896 Krag serial no. 48523 orig. Mfg. Oct-Nov. 1896 with 22" bbl, 1901 rear sight.� Very well done in appearance but stock stumps me.� Could this be a refurbish or owner custom or . . .combination???� Any assistance would be appreciated.


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cody KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 13 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2011	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #1 - Jul 1^st, 2012 at 8:14pm	Print Post
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cody KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 13 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2011	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #2 - Jul 1^st, 2012 at 8:15pm	Print Post
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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #3 - Jul 1^st, 2012 at 9:39pm	Print Post
	cody:� There is something suspect about the front sight base attachment on your barrel.� Maybe a closeup picture would show it to be correct.� What are the graduations on your 1901 rear sight?� At first glance, your Krag appears to be a shortened 1896 Krag Rifle, for hunting (IMHO).


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psteinmayer KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2391 Location: Ypsilanti, Michgan Joined: Aug 30^th, 2011 Gender:	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #4 - Jul 2^nd, 2012 at 1:00am	Print Post
	I'm no expert... but I would guess that the barrel was cut down to 24 inches. You should measure it to see if it is 30, 24 or 22 inches. The muzzel looks a little squared off, although that may be because of the action. Also, what is up with that sight blade? Looks like it was replaced with a squared blade... It should taper down in the front. To measure your barrel by dropping a cleaning rod down the barrel with the bolt closed. Mark and measure! My sportered 1898 was cut to 24" and a proper front sight base was (poorly) brazed into place... Cheers, Paul


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Tom Butts KCA Forum Admin KCA Official Member Offline Krag enthusiast! Posts: 347 Location: New York State Joined: Apr 1^st, 2002 Gender:	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #5 - Jul 2^nd, 2012 at 12:25pm	Print Post
	This is definitely not an armory refurbish job, if that is what you are wondering. It was definitely done later in the life of the rifle by the owner or local gunsmith.


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cody KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 13 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2011	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #6 - Jul 2^nd, 2012 at 11:18pm	Print Post
	Thanks. The barrel is 22.5" and the sight blade is a redfield.


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cody KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 13 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2011	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #7 - Jul 2^nd, 2012 at 11:19pm	Print Post
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cody KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 13 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2011	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #8 - Jul 2^nd, 2012 at 11:19pm	Print Post
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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #9 - Jul 3^rd, 2012 at 12:49am	Print Post
	Cody:� Your front sight base is not attached in the manner� the arsenal utilized.� The muzzle crown is not correct and the barrel is too long for a carbine.� Your 1901 sight has a rifle base (at the least).� You have a 'sporterized' Krag Rifle showing decent workmanship.� IMHO


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cody KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 13 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2011	Re: 1896 Krag Arsenal Refurbish or ?? Reply #10 - Jul 3^rd, 2012 at 8:50pm	Print Post
	Thanks! is appreciated. Jim


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