An 1899 Krag carbine only a mother (or Krag nut) could love...

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  • Rick the Librarian
    Super Moderator
    • Aug 2009
    • 6700
    #1

    An 1899 Krag carbine only a mother (or Krag nut) could love...

    I had a gentleman on another forum offer me this 1899 Krag carbine that was in an attic or closet for many years. H said the receiver has some surface pitting and the insects burrowed some "trails" in the stock. The bore is in good condition, the stock has a nice inspection stamp and it appears original. For $325 I couldn't resist a "project".

    I haven't gotten it yet, but will go into more (picture) detail when I do.



    Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 06-07-2013, 02:58.
    "We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
    --C.S. Lewis
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    • kragluver
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2009
      • 233
      #2
      I think you did good for $325. I would have jumped at that one too!

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        • Mark Daiute
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2009
          • 654
          #3
          Great rifle and not what I'd call a project. A little cleaning and that's it. I'm happy for you and more than a lot jealous. I'd love to find a rifle like that for 325. I wish my carbine had the 1901 sight.
          Last edited by Mark Daiute; 06-08-2013, 04:49.
          "A man with a tractor and a chain saw has no excuses, nor does he need any"
          Me. "Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds" Emerson "Consistency is the darling of those that stack wood or cast bullets" Me.

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            • Rick the Librarian
              Super Moderator
              • Aug 2009
              • 6700
              #4
              The stock will definitely need some work (you can see it in the photo) and supposedly, the handguard is missing about 25% (probably the "thin" part). I may send both to Rick Borecky, if he'll agree to handle it. Still, for $325, a pretty good deal. I'm hoping to at least get it to "shooter" status. I have another 1899 carbine, but it has a small crack in the stock next to the rear tang, so I've avoided shooting it.

              Oh, I checked the serial number, 354,812, and no SRS "hit". I have six Krags and have yet to get one.
              Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 06-08-2013, 04:56.
              "We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
              --C.S. Lewis

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                • Mark Daiute
                  Senior Member
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 654
                  #5
                  Call me a mother!
                  "A man with a tractor and a chain saw has no excuses, nor does he need any"
                  Me. "Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds" Emerson "Consistency is the darling of those that stack wood or cast bullets" Me.

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                    • Rick the Librarian
                      Super Moderator
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 6700
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Mark Daiute
                      Call me a mother!
                      You'd certainly qualify as a "Krag nut" - I don't know if you'd pass the physical for the other!!

                      The carbine should show up Mon. I'll give a full report with pictures.
                      "We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
                      --C.S. Lewis

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                        • jon_norstog
                          Senior Member
                          • Sep 2009
                          • 3896
                          #7
                          Nothing wrong with that carbine, Rick. Great score!

                          jn

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                            • Griff Murphey
                              Senior Member
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 3708
                              #8
                              Rick, very lucky! A salty piece, but... A shooter!

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