My "new" Krag Model 1898

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  • Brad in Idaho
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 449

    #1

    My "new" Krag Model 1898

    Acquired this rifle today from a private party. It's in very good condition IMO. Best part is it hasn't been "improved" by anyone that I can see. The sling is not original, but the bore, metal and wood is very good. I'm pretty happy with this for $800. I have posted on some other forums today because I have been unable to connect with CSP for a couple of days. I'd like opinions on the rifle and any other info anyone can think of. Click on the link for pics.

    Last edited by Brad in Idaho; 01-29-2018, 05:17.
  • bruce
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 3759

    #2
    Beautiful rifle! Wonderful pictures! Good bore, metal, wood! What's not to like?!!! Sincerely. bruce.
    " Unlike most conservatives, libs have no problem exploiting dead children and dancing on their graves."

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    • Griff Murphey
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 3708

      #3
      Originally posted by bruce
      Beautiful rifle! Wonderful pictures! Good bore, metal, wood! What's not to like?!!! Sincerely. bruce.
      Very nice!

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      • Dan Shapiro
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 5864

        #4
        Nice looking rifle!
        "No man's life, liberty, or property is safe, while Congress is in session." Mark Twain

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        • Kragrifle
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2010
          • 1161

          #5
          Your rifle has been reworked / cleaned at Benecia Arsenal and carries the initials of one of the two inspectors I have seen connected with that unit. Likely that is where it was refitted with the later 1902 rear sight. Really neat, I love these BA rifles when you can find them.

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          • Brad in Idaho
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2009
            • 449

            #6
            Originally posted by Kragrifle
            Your rifle has been reworked / cleaned at Benecia Arsenal and carries the initials of one of the two inspectors I have seen connected with that unit. Likely that is where it was refitted with the later 1902 rear sight. Really neat, I love these BA rifles when you can find them.
            I used to live about 25 miles from Benicia and had a relative who worked at the arsenal before it closed. Of my military firearms, this Krag is the only one I have with a Bencia Arsenal stamp.

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            • JohnMOhio
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2009
              • 1545

              #7
              Really nice Brad.
              Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.
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              • Brad in Idaho
                Senior Member
                • Sep 2009
                • 449

                #8
                Thx John, looking forward to taking it to the range.

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