Good Morning,
I am a new Krag owner and I could really use some advice. I have always been interested in the Krag and after a recent trip to a gun shop I made one mine. The problem? It has clearly been sporterized and I am a traditionalist when it comes to my firearms. I would like to do my best to restore it to its former glory and I could really use some expertise on the appropriate parts needed for my particular model. I have found through my research that I'm more confused than not.

It is mark as a 1894 Springfield Armory Serial 6***
The stock has been chopped down to the first band and the barrel is 22.5in long. The front sight was welded on and is original from what I can tell. Outside of that all the parts are present. I can probably post pictures if that helps.

I would greatly appreciate any help or advise that you could give. Thanks for your time

Welcome indeed!

Unfortunately, you have picked the "worst" possible model to restore. To make it "as made" (a Model 1892 Rifle - there were only TWO carbines made and both are accounted for) would take thousands of dollars. To emulate a M1892 Rifle brought up to M1896 specs - as most eventually wound up - would still take many hundreds of dollars.

If you want an "original" full-length Krag, I would look for an M1898, or even M1896 Rifle. There are always several nice ones to choose from on (You need to Login to view media files and links) and numerous people here would be glad to vet any prospective purchase for you. Sadly, you bought first and asked your questions later. You will probably find your new baby hard to sell - but my recommendation would be to do just that and acquire one for which you do not need to make excuses. Will the shop take it back? My guess is that they were extremely happy to find a buyer for something which would not have been a fast mover.

Or, if finances permit having two Krags - keep this one for shooting/hunting/general fun, and get another for the historical aspect.

Don't mean to be harsh, at all - just my $.02 after 45 years of Krag collecting!

Dick is right, and just about as good with advice as you can get!

As cutdowns go, it's not bad looking... someone tried to make it "LOOK" like a carbine.  It should be a nice shooter as it, but to restore it to a full length rifle would require a new barrel, repairs to the stock, and you would need to acquire the upper band, and some other bits and pieces.  A lot of money involved there.  If you don't intend to sell this one, keep it as is and look for another that is original.

As for the condition of the barrel... is it rust, or just crud that needs to be cleaned out?  Have a good gunsmith check it out for safety's sake.  Deep pitting may make it undesirable for shooting... but surface rust can be removed with a bore brush, some Hoppes solvent, and a little elbow grease.  Sometimes, even less-than-perfect Krag barrels can be great shooters!

Xavier:  Cost of rebuilding - Criterion barrel = $200
                                         fitting barrel &
                                         front sight, finish
                                                  chamber = $125
                                         replacement
                                                   forearm =   $80
                                          front band/stack
                                          swivel & screws = $65
                                                         misc. = $30
                                       conservative total =$500

Chances are no one else will want this re-build and $500 will go a long way in buying what you actually want.  Best start is cleaning bore on your 'new' faux Krag carbine and try it out at the Range.  It looks like a fun Shooter!  Mine is!