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Sapper44
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My first Krag
Sep 23rd, 2017 at 1:55am
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Hello all;
Just purchased my first Krag.  Model 1898 Rifle SN# 159173.  Picked it up at Jackson Armory in Dallas for $400.  This is my first Krag of my own, but learned to shoot on my grandfathers Krag carbine he brought home from the Philippines after WWII.  Unfortunately the carbine was lost years ago in one of my uncles divorces.   Always wanted one of my own!
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Re: My first Krag
Reply #1 - Sep 24th, 2017 at 12:26am
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Howdy Sapper44.  Welcome to the forum, and wonderful world of Krags.  Careful... They're addicting!

Unfortunately, sometimes, Krags are treated like kids in divorces... and become collateral damage!

How about posting some pictures of your new Krag for all to share?
  
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Reply #2 - Sep 24th, 2017 at 3:05am
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I would love to but don't have any way of uploading them.
  
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Reply #3 - Sep 24th, 2017 at 5:38pm
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Welcome as a fellow first time Krag owner.
  
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Reply #4 - Oct 9th, 2017 at 12:31am
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Is there anyone who can check the "SRS" info on my SN#?  Thanks;
Christian
  
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Reply #5 - Oct 9th, 2017 at 1:20am
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#159173? Close, but, no cigar!

Your number is bracketed by #159167 (1898 rifle issued in 1899 to Co. F, 35th US Vol. Inf.) and #159174 (1898 rifle issued 06/08/1900 to Co. F, 33rd US Vol. Inf.).

Christian - Your number not being listed pretty much guarantees it did not go to the 33rd or 35th USV Inf.
  
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Reply #6 - Oct 9th, 2017 at 7:38pm
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Thank you, I'm pretty new to all this and any help is really great!
Christian
  
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