Hey "steif", be patient and there will be some experts checking in that will be very interested in your finds. Personally, I don't have the exact info you are looking for but will be anxious to see the results as other members look into the s/n's. In the meantime, if you have any pictures that could help. And welcome to the KCA.

Steif,

Deciding to buy a Krag when you have no knowledge about or experience with doing so is a risky venture. Krags are a mine field of confusion and deception, at times, and most people who attempt what you are trying usually get burned!

You can only have the advantage in possibly getting a good deal if the prices are extremely low. Otherwise, you will probably be taken at a show like this with Krags you are already describing as with "very bad" and "disturbing" bore conditions.

I am usually extremely focused on bore condition for my Krags (and other vintage military rifles) because this one feature can often make or break the value of a Krag. You can actually get pretty good accuracy out of some Krags with pitted bores but the rifling needs to be relatively intact.

It is important to have, as you pointed out, a Krag still in full military configuration but, since you are not educated or experienced in the what correct military configuration is and is not, with a Krag, you may be missing some salient features that change this feature. Many sellers are outright deceptive about this or simply ignorant themselves and try to sell you something that is not as stated. We have all seen this. Even some of us make these mistakes at times, especially when we were new at this "Krag" thing.

So, without many pictures and descriptions of these Krags, we cannot really help you make a wise decision if you cannot evaluate them yourself from a foundation of experience. We wouldn't want to steer you into making a bad decision based on lack of info.

So, it's a gamble from this point forward until you read enough about Krags and get the experience you need to make that decision quickly or get us pictures and details enough to help. If you get ripped off from a gun show, you'll probably never see that seller again to make it right!

Good luck and let us know what you decide. We'll always be glad to help.