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That's fantastic. Thank you very much for the information. (A copy of your book arrived this afternoon, and I haven't got a chance to go through it, yet.) Let me know if you'd like any other photos....

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Stopped by the local gun store on Saturday and noticed a trapdoor carbine on the consignment rack. I have a few trapdoors, so I...

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Stopped by the local gun store on Saturday and noticed a trapdoor carbine on the consignment rack. I have a few trapdoors, so I could tell that it wasn't a cut-down rifle, and for the price, any...

Here's a slightly clearer view of the grinding marks (across the 17-15 and 12-10). Any ideas on what went on?

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A photo of the stock nose and...

Some more forum fodder--In addition to the 1899 I recently got that came in an 03 stock, I also got this carbine (S/N 119569):
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Imageshack isn’t cooperating, so I can’t upload more photos right now. The stock has the spring-slot filled and is solid at the nose where it was cut (between lightening grooves). It...

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I got a kick out of their retail value quote, as well.

I actually found them very friendly and easy to deal with--they understand what a C&R is, and they are one of the few left that willingly...

Great news. Thanks for all of the extra information. Browsing the auction sites with the search term “Krag” is usually a very sad affair, with so many sportered/butchered beasts, but...

I’m a bit of a sucker for orphaned rifles, and recently found myself in a small carbine frenzy (three in two weeks). One of them was this 1899 wearing a very modified 03 Springfield stock...

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