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SRS check request. 1894 S/N 5838
Aug 2nd, 2017 at 7:26pm
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Title says it all.

Came across an unshortened sporter in my travels. Not really looking for a project, but if it is a hit maybe I'll make them an offer.

Thanks in advance.
  
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Re: SRS check request. 1894 S/N 5838
Reply #1 - Aug 3rd, 2017 at 3:14pm
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'MPF'- The closest numbers in Mallory's, "KRS", 2nd edition, appendix tables, are:

#5821, 1892 rifle, WW2 donation to U.S. Navy

#5844, 1892 rifle, 02/23/98, 10th Inf.

The Krag in question, #5838, started life as a model 1892 rifle.

Probably more significant than its serial number, would be the number of early parts on this cut-down rifle, and if, the receiver was 'notched' for the 'bolt hold-open pin' (model 1896 updates).

IMHO - probably a good one to pass on, unless, you want to build a 'replica' model 1892 Krag and the stock, bolt and action are all early parts.
  
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Re: SRS check request. 1894 S/N 5838
Reply #2 - Aug 3rd, 2017 at 6:15pm
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Thanks.

What made me even think about it was that the barrel was full length.  The stock had been thinned and shortened to around carbine length.  Not a good look in my opinion.
  
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