Springfield krag carbine

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  • Brian Nixon
    Junior Member
    • Mar 2019
    • 1
    #1

    Springfield krag carbine

    Hello from north Carolina's obx sandbar. Recently inherited a Springfield model 1898 krag carbine. Having trouble determining the year it was made and if it is indeed a carbine or cut down rifle. Reciever stamp a little faded so it almost looks like it says model 1896, however the serial number is 103xxx. The barrel is 22 inches but no c stamped on the rear sight. There is also a U stamped on the barrel band. Any ideas about this would be really appreciated. Thanks.
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    • blackhawknj
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2011
      • 3754
      #2
      Welcome. The Krag Forum is the place to post your question.

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        • butlersrangers
          Senior Member
          • May 2012
          • 533
          #3
          Brian - Welcome!

          Serial number 103XXX was likely a model 1896 rifle built around, April to June, 1898. Number is not in range used for model 1896 carbines.

          A clear close picture of your front-sight would tell volumes.
          Last edited by butlersrangers; 03-20-2019, 10:47.

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