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GySgt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 11 Location: Ozark Mtns, AR Joined: Feb 17^th, 2016 Gender:	Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Feb 18^th, 2016 at 7:29pm	Print Post
	Greetings all, while doing some research on the krag rifle and carbines I came across this great forum, lots of great info here looking forward to being a member here. I just recently pick up a 1898 Carbine from a private part here locally, to me it appear to me in great condition, I know there have been part of it sporterized and in researching I found the following, and always open to any and all comments. Marked: Model 1898 US Springfield Armory Serial #: 436040 ( I gather this was a rifle at one time) Barrel: Measures 22 inches Front Sight: seems to me it might be a 1903 rifle sight, from center of sight to muzzle measures 3/4 in Front Band: Marked with a U on right side Rear Sight: Recently verified by some great members of the forum here that the rear sight is an 1892. Stock: uncertain, does have butt pad, and there are slot around where the front band fits. Barrel: Shiny, sharp lands/grooves very nice condition View Full Set of Pictures here: (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) The previous owner state it was a great shooter and I agree there from a recent range trip she did outstanding, with my tired old eyes and iron sights. Rifle was drilled/Tap at one time for scope mounting, set cover screw are in place Any comments or more info is greatly appreciated Thanks for viewing (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)
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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #1 - Feb 19^th, 2016 at 12:38am	Print Post
	SgtGuy - (FWIW) - It looks like your model 1898 Krag rifle receiver may be drilled for a Weaver detachable mount (that is still made).


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craigster KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 64 Location: lost coast ca Joined: Dec 10^th, 2013 Gender:	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #2 - Feb 19^th, 2016 at 4:32am	Print Post
	Neat old sporter. Semper Fi 68-71


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GySgt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 11 Location: Ozark Mtns, AR Joined: Feb 17^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #3 - Feb 19^th, 2016 at 5:10pm	Print Post
	Quote: - It looks like your model 1898 Krag rifle receiver may be drilled for a Weaver detachable mount (that is still made). Thanks for the tip, I was wondering what type of mount it might of had since it was D/T on the side like that. Previous owner never had a scope on it either.


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madsenshooter KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1079 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2009	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #4 - Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:53pm	Print Post
	Model 92 rear sight, I like that Kerr sling too. Looks to be a bit better done than the bubba Krags I have around here.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #5 - Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:48pm	Print Post
	The Weaver #2 base comes with screws and is quite inexpensive on Ebay. The Weaver detachable 'screw-on' mount with rings costs about $30 and is trickier to find. The Weaver mount places the scope slightly off-set to the left, which is necessary for ejection on a Krag. Since you already have the 'holes' (sob), it is a cheap sight option for a Krag 'Hunter/Shooter'. Except, a scope interferes with the Krag's issue safety-lever.


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madsenshooter KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1079 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2009	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #6 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:38pm	Print Post
	But there are a couple of aftermarket low scope safeties available. Sometimes, you have to buy another Krag to get one!


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GySgt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 11 Location: Ozark Mtns, AR Joined: Feb 17^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #7 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 7:53pm	Print Post
	Thanks everyone for your input, its greatly appreciated and I thank you very much, never to old to learn


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GySgt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 11 Location: Ozark Mtns, AR Joined: Feb 17^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #8 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 7:54pm	Print Post
	madsenshooter wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:53pm: Model 92 rear sight, I like that Kerr sling too. Looks to be a bit better done than the bubba Krags I have around here. Thank you for the compliment, I was impressed also when I came across this on how well it was done. Someone took the time to research and did it well. Kerr slings are one of my favorite all time slings. In regards to rear sight is that 1892 rear sight?


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #9 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 9:05pm	Print Post
	'GySgt' - Yes, 'madsenshooter' was referring to the model 1892 Krag rear-sight, that is ('incorrectly') on your Krag. That particular sight-type (1892) had a short history of use, because it did not hold its elevation adjustment well. The 1892 sight use to be a common gun show/surplus item and was cheap and readily available, but, now it seems to have risen in price and demand. The model 1896 sight, that replaced it, held adjustment better. The model 1898, model 1901 and model 1902 Krag rear-sights all had provision for windage adjustment. The sight changes and personalities involved are an interesting part of the Krag Story. Photos, that are accessible from the KCA main page, display the various Krag sights and the hand-guards that go with them.


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GySgt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 11 Location: Ozark Mtns, AR Joined: Feb 17^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Recently aquired 1898 Krag Carbine Reply #10 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 9:18pm	Print Post
	butlersrangers wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 9:05pm: 'GySgt' - Yes, 'madsenshooter' was referring to the model 1892 Krag rear-sight, that is ('incorrectly') on your Krag. That particular sight-type (1892) had a short history of use, because it did not hold its elevation adjustment well. The 1892 sight use to be a common gun show/surplus item and was cheap and readily available, but, now it seems to have risen in price and demand. The model 1896 sight, that replaced it, held adjustment better. The model 1898, model 1901 and model 1902 Krag rear-sights all had provision for windage adjustment. The sight changes and personalities involved are an interesting part of the Krag Story. Photos, that are accessible from the KCA main page, display the various Krag sights and the hand-guards that go with them. Great Info and I thank you Sir, I had seen a close resemblance with a 1896 sight but there was a small bit difference, but thought thats what might have been on here. I will certainly research those photo's that you speak of on the main forum here. Im glad to finally know what type of rear sight this is. My sincerest thanks


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