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Krag Carbine Stock on eBay
Dec 22nd, 2018 at 3:35pm
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Has anyone seen the "U.S. Springfield Krag Carbine Stock" on eBay. Just posted yesterday I think. It has a forend with provisions for a band but is obviously shorter than standard. Is this a stock for one of the Philippine rifles or a cadet rifle or....? Photos are not the best quality so can not see any markings. Interesting, but expensive!

There is what appears to be a 'real' 1896 carbine stock on as well.

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Re: Krag Carbine Stock on eBay
Reply #1 - Dec 22nd, 2018 at 6:36pm
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One can find complete cut down rifles cheaper than that!  Judging by the thick wrist and bolt handle cutout, it's a 96 stock.  Appears to be one made of Italian walnut.
  
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Re: Krag Carbine Stock on eBay
Reply #2 - Dec 23rd, 2018 at 1:02am
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'lgr1613' - I noticed one stock that appears to be a cut-down model 1896 rifle stock priced at over $303.

It has damage in the bolt-handle area, fine cracks, a chip at the front action area, and it is obviously heavily sanded. The stock tip has incorrect contour for front band.

IMHO - grossly over-priced!
  
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Re: Krag Carbine Stock on eBay
Reply #3 - Dec 23rd, 2018 at 11:45am
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This is a re-list. What I mean is that this stock was sold by a different seller a couple-few weeks ago. I was watching this stock. It last sold for a little over $200. I messaged this current seller noting this and asking what they were selling it. He just stated that they buy from many people; not really answering my question.  I decided that I could build a short rifle stock using a cheaper butt stock and a $45 repair forend for much cheaper. Plenty of youtube videos showing how to do this.....basically repairing a Duffle cut stock.
  
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Re: Krag Carbine Stock on eBay
Reply #4 - Dec 23rd, 2018 at 7:47pm
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Well, if one wants to buy and re-sell for a profit, one should buy a quality item to start with. This one has too many issues and too high a price!

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