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Sgt. Rob KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 10 Location: North Idaho Joined: Mar 5^th, 2013 Gender:	New to forum, with questions on 1896 Krag Carbine Mar 5^th, 2013 at 10:04pm	Print Post
	Hello Gents, I have been reading through here quite a bit and decided I should join up, as I have recently been bitten by the Krag bug. What got it started was a conversation with a coworker about a Krag he had. All parties thinking it was a sportered rifle. Well after making the deal it appears to be an actual 1896 Carbine. I will post some pictures and would appreciate any info provided, particularly as it appears that some members have access to SRS information. Serial # is 77250. The stock is completely unsalvageable. So basically what I have is a barreled action missing the rear sight and the safety on the bolt. All other parts will need to be searched for. Please let me know what you think. I think it is a restoration candidate. The bore is nice, given the rust on the outside I was surprised by that. Remember she is rough, but restoration has already begun.......... (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) (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) Semper Fi, Rob


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: New to forum, with questions on 1896 Krag Carbine Reply #1 - Mar 5^th, 2013 at 10:54pm	Print Post
	Sgt. Rob:� Sure looks like an 1896 Carbine.� I would try salvaging that stock by reshaping the added on pistol grip to the original wrist contour.� The correct barrel band shows up and has the sight protector 'ears'.� The sling ring and plate show up.� Repro. parts are also available from S&S Firearms, Glendale, N.Y. (catalog viewable on line).� The real 1896 Carbine rear sight is hard to get and can bring $500.� The 1896 Rifle sight looks correct, except for the markings, and can be had for $35 to $55.� Repro. 1896 Carbine hand-guards are available and cost around $65.� You could contact a couple of members listed in the forum 'Classifieds, who sell parts, for items and prices.


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Sgt. Rob KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 10 Location: North Idaho Joined: Mar 5^th, 2013 Gender:	Re: New to forum, with questions on 1896 Krag Carbine Reply #2 - Mar 5^th, 2013 at 11:15pm	Print Post
	Thanks for your input on this. The stock I think, has been sanded way to thin in the forearm, to the point that a handguard would have serious overhang. Probable that I will be going for the 1896 look at first and then keep an ongoing search for original parts when / if I find them / can afford them. Semper Fi, Rob


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