New(for me ) Krag

[DiGGer]

Hey Gents: Just got my first ever whole Krag: stock has one ding in it and a clear cartouche F(?) LA over 1902 in a box on the left side of the small of the stock. serial number is 334788. Model 1898. Bore looks decent bluing is mostly worn off but no rust, no pitting anywhere. What do I have and how did I do. I have, with transfers etc. $650. in the rifle.

Thanks. Oh yes I know pictures. I can take flics with my brandy neww droid. need to figure out how to send them here.

[Dick Hosmer]

Welcome to Krags! It's JSA/1902, and I'd say (not yet having seen it) that you probably paid a fair price - not a "steal" but not rape either.

[DiGGer]

Thanks Dick! cant wait to clean and shoot it.

[gtodan]

Welcome to the Krag Club. Pretty good score without pics. These rifles are gaining in popularity so it will only increase in value IMHO. Find any goodies in the buttstock?

[DiGGer]

In have to check. Daaaaa. good point! I can't believe I didn't v\check first thing. was so happy to see the bore asnd the finish etc.

[DiGGer]

I will letr you ALL KNOW WHEN I GET BACK OPUT TO THE SAFE

[Rick the Librarian]

Welcome to the "club" - the danged things are habit-forming, so watch out!!

[psteinmayer]

Amen to what Rick said... Krags tend to multiply in gun safes and closets! Welcome to the club!!!

[Rick the Librarian]

About 8 years ago, I wanted one "sample" Krag - now I've got five of them with #6 on the way. Owned 2-3 more in years past, too!

Danged things are like Lays Potato Chips!!

[Dick Hosmer]

I'm TRYING to get it under 20! My Krags are kept in a M1922(?) locking arms rack. By building platforms at the bottom (8" for carbines, 4" for the BoOFs) the muzzles are kept at a constant height for the lock-ring.

[DiGGer]

Ya know. I have it bad. M1's, 03's, carbines. Now Krag number 2. the other is a cut down that was covered in varnish(metal too) when I got it. I did sell a couple of M1's but only to get tready to order a (new ) one. I can't seem to part with any. However, this should be the worst sickness we all get. Right?

[DiGGer]

Have not seen one of those racks since the squadbay at camp lejeuene

[Rick the Librarian]

"M1903itis" is still my terminal disease, but I have to rigorously guard against "Kragitis" by getting regular "vaccinations" (i.e. new Krags) from time to time!

[DiGGer]

Surprise! Nickel plated (looks like) oiler in the butt well!

[gtodan]

Good find need pics up though......