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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Hey new member and looking at a krag Nov 21^st, 2016 at 1:54am	Print Post
	Hey guys new member and this is a great site. I am curious do you guys have any posts or links so a site or pics of perfect/correct krags? For example k98k.com has stickies with photos of specific rifles to compare what we find in the field to. They are correct examples of rifles. I'm looking to buy a original krag and am starting my research since I don't wanna buy a rifle for 1500 if it's not period correct thanks guys.


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Dick Hosmer KCA Official Member Offline Collector of Springfield Arms, 1865-1915 Posts: 1862 Location: Northern California Joined: Nov 20^th, 2005 Gender:	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #1 - Nov 21^st, 2016 at 2:54am	Print Post
	Welcome! Have a look at (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)


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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #2 - Nov 21^st, 2016 at 3:21am	Print Post
	Thanks yours is in the same seriel range as mine. I'll just go see the guy this week and take some close up pics and post them here and see what the outcome will be. Thanks for the link.


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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #3 - Nov 21^st, 2016 at 11:47pm	Print Post
	Any advise on what to look for? Or what to avoid ?


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psteinmayer KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2391 Location: Ypsilanti, Michgan Joined: Aug 30^th, 2011 Gender:	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #4 - Nov 22^nd, 2016 at 12:24pm	Print Post
	Hi Yzf... and welcome to the forum!!! What to look for all depends on what you're looking for (if that makes sense). If you are looking for something to shoot in Vintage matches, then anything that's in "As Issued" condition will do, so long as it's complete. This can include rifles that have been restored or altered (i.e. switching rear sights and handguards, new barrel, etc.). However, if you are looking for a museum quality wall hanger, then that's going to be harder to find... and cost quite a lot more! Good, As Issued shooters are out there, and won't break the bank either (under $1,500).... and there are plenty of very helpful - and knowledgeable people here who can help you along the way (Mr. Hosmer being one of the best)!


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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #5 - Nov 22^nd, 2016 at 9:37pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the reply I am looking for something that is original and not refinished or altered. I want a nice preice of history to collect and keep it in good condition. I'm not looking to buy something for 3000 but I don't want to buy a 1500 shooter when I know there are 600-800 shooters out there ya know I'm not that knowledable with krags


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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #6 - Nov 22^nd, 2016 at 10:06pm	Print Post
	Here is a photo of it in the ad I will go there and get way better pics to post with much more detail and closer shots


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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #7 - Nov 22^nd, 2016 at 10:13pm	Print Post
	Here is another and it does not come with the bayo


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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #8 - Nov 22^nd, 2016 at 10:14pm	Print Post
	Description .... any red flags ?


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Yzf KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 8 Joined: Nov 20^th, 2016	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #9 - Nov 25^th, 2016 at 8:25pm	Print Post
	Any feedback would be appreciated thanks guys trying to make sure I'm not overpaying here


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Dick Hosmer KCA Official Member Offline Collector of Springfield Arms, 1865-1915 Posts: 1862 Location: Northern California Joined: Nov 20^th, 2005 Gender:	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #10 - Nov 25^th, 2016 at 9:00pm	Print Post
	Have you looked at (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) Their selection is usually much larger than the site to which you refer, whose offerings, for my money, are often over-priced and poorly described.


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olderthansome KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 131 Location: Michigan Joined: Mar 10^th, 2013 Gender:	Re: Hey new member and looking at a krag Reply #11 - Nov 26^th, 2016 at 4:10am	Print Post
	Your serial number is from 1898, not from 1899. If the given date of 1899 comes from the cartouche on the stock, I would guess the stock has been added. The rear sight is probably a 1902, but there aren't enough details visible to be certain. The sling is likewise not showing enough detail, but I'm pretty sure it's from a later period than 1898. Perhaps the stock, sling and sight are from an update, but I'd more likely guess that this is a "marriage" of various accessories. The muzzle cover is worth something in the high 2 figures and the bayonet is worth at least 100 if truly not sharpened. The date, hanger and scabbard detail and overall condition could yield more. All that said, I'd be hard pressed to say the value is 1695. Unless the serial number is a "hit", IMHO the package value is closer to 895 to 995. Better photos and details on the sight, sling, bayonet, level of finish of the metal and condition of the wood would help to better determine a more accurate number. As I said, this is just my opinion. Hope this helps.


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