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markings and stamps
May 13th, 2013 at 7:10pm
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I have a all original 30/40 Krag. Now I own 2 others one sporterized and one in6.5 cal. The original has some really beautiful initials carved in the wood with the date 1900. And a stamp behind the trigger . Can anyone help me identify These marks ? Thank you
  
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Re: markings and stamps
Reply #1 - May 14th, 2013 at 1:38am
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Please post some pictures...  it will help people if they can see the marks.

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Re: markings and stamps
Reply #2 - May 14th, 2013 at 4:55am
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Scout:  The marking, ('carving'), you are referring to is actually the Cartouche Stamp, "J.S.A. 1900" in a rounded box.  This stamp was put on a completed U.S. arm upon acceptance for service (J. S. Adams - Inspector).  The other stamp is probably a stylized letter "P" in a circle behind the trigger guard.  This notes the arm has been 'Proofed' (proof rounds fired in barrel).  Stocks have been switched around on a lot of Krags, since Springfield Armory issued them.  Nowadays, stock markings do not always agree with the production year of the arm.  It is desirable when they do.  A lot of Krags have stocks without a Cartouche on the left side.  These are considered 'Field' replacements, done outside the armory for repair.
  
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Re: markings and stamps
Reply #3 - May 14th, 2013 at 4:57am
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Cartouche:
  
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Re: markings and stamps
Reply #4 - May 14th, 2013 at 5:02am
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Scout:  As psteinmayer suggested,  photos of your Stock Markings (and a serial #)  will get you a more complete answer in regards to your Krag.
  
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