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Lead Snowstorm KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 26 Joined: Jun 29^th, 2019	Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Oct 4^th, 2019 at 3:54am	Print Post
	I was warned, and indeed my second Krag arrived today, this time shipped straight to my doorstep as an antique. Yep, it was another Gunbroker...find? Impulse buy? Burn? (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) Well, you be the judge! Image dump below: (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)


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Lead Snowstorm KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 26 Joined: Jun 29^th, 2019	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #1 - Oct 4^th, 2019 at 4:07am	Print Post
	What I think I know: 1896 rear sight. 1896 stock; no cartouche on the wrist; looks like an old arsenal overhaul with a re-stamped proof. 1896 bolt, I'm pretty sure, when compared to my 1898. Bore doesn't seem badly pitted, but it swallowed my gauge to 4+; rifling looks pretty worn. Missing stacking swivel. Haven't found any marking on the sling. I have to say, I think I'm finding myself an odd collector's niche - I have a soft spot in my heart for these old been there, done that arsenal rebuilds that are "original from their service" but by no means actually original, pristine examples as far as the purists are concerned. Plenty of better, collector-grade examples are out there I'm sure, but...I'm looking for the ones like these that I hear whispering to me, "bring me on home, you know you want to."


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #2 - Oct 4^th, 2019 at 4:21am	Print Post
	Nice old Battle Rifle, use and enjoy! I like it.


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h8pvmnt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 52 Location: Gilbert, AZ Joined: Dec 21^st, 2016 Gender:	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #3 - Oct 4^th, 2019 at 4:25am	Print Post
	Looks good. I'm up to three now. My original grandfather gun that i de sporterized, my 1899 carbine with less than original barrel and a pristine nearly unused 1898 rifle. Keep em alive is my motto. Everyone isn't a pristine collector gun or teddy Roosevelt gun. Good find.

	Mike W.
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Culpeper KCA Forum Member Offline Posts: 904 Location: Right Coast of Africa Joined: Mar 30^th, 2005	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #4 - Oct 4^th, 2019 at 4:33am	Print Post
	That is a dangerous rifle. Very unsafe. Here. Let me save you from a life of regret for buying it. Here's a shiny new five cent piece. Just send the rifle to my address at... Ya did good. Clean it as best as you can and get out there and shoot it. Now will the congregation rise and turn to page 1896 in your hymnals and sing with me. (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)

	Deacon in the Church of the Mighty Krag. Member of People Eating Tasty Animals (PETA). (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)
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Yusuke Komiya KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1 Joined: Oct 5^th, 2019 Gender:	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #5 - Oct 5^th, 2019 at 8:43am	Print Post
	Lead Snowstorm wrote on Oct 4^th, 2019 at 4:07am: What I think I know: 1896 rear sight. 1896 stock; no cartouche on the wrist; looks like an old arsenal overhaul with a re-stamped proof. 1896 bolt, I'm pretty sure, when compared to my 1898. Bore doesn't seem badly pitted, but it swallowed my gauge to 4+; rifling looks pretty worn. Missing stacking swivel. Haven't found any marking on the sling. I have to say, I think I'm finding myself an odd collector's niche - I have a soft spot in my heart for these old been there, done that arsenal rebuilds that are "original from their service" but by no means actually original, pristine examples as far as the purists are concerned. Plenty of better, collector-grade examples are out there I'm sure, but...I'm looking for the ones like these that I hear whispering to me, "bring me on home, you know you want to." What's the difference between an 1896 and 1898 bolt? I'm looking to buy my first Krag. In particular, I'm looking for an 1896 that's as close to original as possible.


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Lead Snowstorm KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 26 Joined: Jun 29^th, 2019	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #6 - Oct 5^th, 2019 at 12:58pm	Print Post
	The flat surface of the underside of the bolt handle extends farther on the 1898 bolt than the 1896, as I understand. Reference: (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) I’m posting from my phone, so bear with me if this photo is monstrous size. 1896 on the bottom, 1898 on top: (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)


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bayoned KCA Forum Member Offline I like US Krags. (plus a bunch of other stuff !) Posts: 7 Location: Upper MidWest Joined: Mar 27^th, 2017	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #7 - Oct 9^th, 2019 at 3:22am	Print Post
	For the money, I think you did fine for an M1896 Krag. I like it !


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Whig KCA Official Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1324 Location: Balt MD Joined: Sep 24^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #8 - Oct 9^th, 2019 at 11:01am	Print Post
	Congrats on your slowly expanding Krag collection. I love these M1896 Krag rifles that aren't sporterized and have honest use and wear. Yours is in really great shape. I think the price was on your side of good. The bore condition could be better but you may find it shoots quite well. Let us know what you find out when you get blasting with it. The slings are rarely marked but that adds a great additional value to your Krag. Keep 'em coming!


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leadhead KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 35 Location: Western Pa. Joined: Nov 7^th, 2018 Gender:	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #9 - Oct 13^th, 2019 at 12:29am	Print Post
	It would probably do really well with a .310 or.312 cast bullet. A lot of Krags were bored a lot bigger than .308 Mine shoot great with bullets sized .310 Denny


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madsenshooter KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1079 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2009	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #10 - Oct 13^th, 2019 at 12:39pm	Print Post
	Oversized bores aren't as big a problem now that NOE Bullet Molds makes oversized molds. I'm assuming you're a bullet caster.


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leadhead KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 35 Location: Western Pa. Joined: Nov 7^th, 2018 Gender:	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #11 - Oct 13^th, 2019 at 1:30pm	Print Post
	Been mak'in my own for almost 50 years. I shot IHMSA for 22 yrs. Shot some great scores with cast... Denny


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Lead Snowstorm KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 26 Joined: Jun 29^th, 2019	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #12 - Oct 15^th, 2019 at 2:31am	Print Post
	madsenshooter wrote on Oct 13^th, 2019 at 12:39pm: I'm assuming you're a bullet caster. This one may be the one that gets me into it...I think I'm gonna need an entire workroom...and another safe...and a bigger house...


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Culpeper KCA Forum Member Offline Posts: 904 Location: Right Coast of Africa Joined: Mar 30^th, 2005	Re: Y'all were right...these things do multiply - 1896 Reply #13 - Oct 15^th, 2019 at 8:34am	Print Post
	Get rid of the wife and kids and you'll have plenty of room!

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