I recently found out that my father has his father's 1898 Krag. I've been somewhat obsessed with finding information about this model rifle, and can't wait until it is actually passed down to me.
It's a model 1898, but is carbine length and doesn't fall in to the accepted serial number range for 1898 C. I don't recall the front sight being banded, and the rear sight is certainly the 1896 model.
Could this possibly be a 1899 carbine? I read something about the 1899 carbines having the 1898 receiver, and 1896 rear sight. I'm waiting for pictures to be sent.
thanks in advance for any info, advice, tips, etc.
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