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Just a run of the mill 1898
Feb 1st, 2015 at 8:27pm
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But it was my first Krag.  Before the fake carbine I posted earlier.

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Not sure what other parts of the rifle are of interest for collectors' purposes.
  
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Re: Just a run of the mill 1898
Reply #1 - Feb 2nd, 2015 at 1:28pm
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Nice looking 98.  Looks like the handguard has been replaced, as the finish looks different from the stock.  1902 rear sight (my personal favorite).  Does it have a pronounced cartouche and proof mark?  Any tools in the but trap?  How does she shoot?
  
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Re: Just a run of the mill 1898
Reply #2 - Feb 12th, 2015 at 7:16am
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Hmm, another one of those repro handguards with a wide space on the right side.
  
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Re: Just a run of the mill 1898
Reply #3 - Jun 11th, 2015 at 6:30pm
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Congratulations but, be careful, they are habit forming!
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Re: Just a run of the mill 1898
Reply #4 - Jun 13th, 2015 at 7:37am
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Congratulations on a fine looking Rifle!
  
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Re: Just a run of the mill 1898
Reply #5 - Jun 13th, 2015 at 3:11pm
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'sherrick13': You might want to consider switching hand-guards between your two Krags.  IIRC, your other Krag is a cut-down rifle with a 1902 rear-sight and an original hand-guard. You would be better off with all original wood on your Krag Rifle. Your "Cut-down Carbine" would not be diminished with the reproduction hand-guard.

Your reproduction hand-guard is about 1/4" too long at the rear. It should not completely cover and overhang the receiver ring. There should also be a slight clearance at the front so the hand-guard does not press against the barrel-band.

Caution - When removing a Krag hand-guard, take the barreled action out of the stock, remove the rear-sight, and slide the hand-guard forward toward the muzzle. Assemble in reverse order.
  
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