Welcome! How about posting some pictures? The price is scary cheap.

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Hi Butlersrangers, Did a little research on the 3rd. This rifle fought on san juan hill in cuba? can you verify?

'kragy' - You definitely should buy a 'power ball' lottery ticket this week.

Your pictures simply have to be smaller than 768 KB to post.

(I do this on my computer with Microsoft Office 2010 program, reducing picture size, by selecting 'for sending in documents').

I shoot pictures for posting with a small Canon Digital Camera using .3 Megapixel setting. IMHO - Close detail shots are better than attempts to get whole gun into picture, when it comes to assessing a firearm.

The 3rd U.S. Cavalry was in Cuba (dismounted) for the Santiago Campaign and involved at Kettle and San Juan Hills (July 1, 1898).

The 3rd Cavalry was in Luzon, Philippine Islands, from October 1899 to 1902, fighting Insurgents.

Your Krag likely saw some action!

Your Redfield receiver ('peep') sight is hopefully one of the 'No-Drill' models, which required no 'new' holes or permanent changes to your receiver. This makes restoration a lot easier.

My advice to you is: "Do no harm". (Don't refinish, discard, or zealously clean anything, until you know how to proceed).

BTW - Most Gun Shops and 'Gunsmiths' are to be avoided. Commonly, they know nothing about Krags. Also, there is a lot of terrible misinformation on the internet.

You would be well advised to buy Joe Poyer's book, "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine", for around $25. It is not without errors, but, it will help you immensely.

If you post some good pictures on the KCA Forum, we can and will help and advise you.

p.s. - My offer of $100 cash money still stands! 

Attached photo shows an example of a Redfield 'no-drill' sight.

Mark - Putting a value on an antique rifle requires a solid idea of its condition, originality, overall appearance and appeal.

Alterations and sanding of wooden gunstock, hurt value. Bore condition and exterior finish & patina are important.

Putting a value on a gun is a judgment call, requiring a trained eye, knowledge and experience.

A complete and correct U.S. model 1896 Krag carbine will often fall into the $1,200 to $2,000 range.

However, you have indicated serious problems with your 'sportered' Krag. The carbine rear-sight is missing. This item will cost $500-$600 to replace!

You have stated the Stock was 'shortened'. This is a rare and expensive item to find.

Your carbine is not a "Rough Rider" (1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry) carbine. Those numbers are known.

You do have a carbine that is documented as being issued to the 3rd U.S. Cavalry. A unit that saw serious action in Cuba and the Philippines. It is tricky to put a value on that.

Your Krag is more interesting than the typical $275-$325 cut-down 'Deer Rifle' Krag.

I look forward to seeing pictures of its condition.

p.s. - I assume you know I am joking with the $100 offer. Hell, I will quadruple what you paid. 

Hi Butlersrangers, Thank You again for your interest, info on 34644,  and you generous offer of 200$. From your info seems the rifle is pretty much worth what was paid for it as it needs a new rear sight, mag cutoff, stock. Fortunately the bore is bright and shiny and there is no rust or pitting. Curious of it's historical significance and monetary value but more interested as a collector. Seems the price of restoration would far outweigh 34644's value so will leave it in it's current configuration. Tried to send picks to Richard but once again the message containing them was returned saying it was too large and computer skills here are lacking on reduction so...looks like it will end here. P.S. You seem quite knowledgeable about military weapons, springfields in general so would like to ask a question here that is off topic. Acquired with this collection was a remington 03a3 40552417 vintage 1943. It appears to be in new condition; catch is it has a modified stock and a 16 in barrel. So far the net has produced no info on this weapon, realize it is not a "bushmaster". One source says it was made for the "Philippine campaign" but this is not verifiable. Know there were many of these cut down but this one appears to be uncut original factory barrel in a 16 in length. Could this be a one off or some sort of prototype? Remington society seems to have no info and would like to get a definite answer before replacing the barrel with a 24 in one.

I received the pics on his third try, will post shortly. I have never seen a 30" carbine stock shortened before! Sad, because it is one of the original thin-wristers too.

As to the '03, be aware that barrels under 18" are HIGHLY illegal. I would pull it and DESTROY it IMMEDIATELY!!!!