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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 at 03:58.
"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."
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I think you did good for $325. I would have jumped at that one too!
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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 at 05:49.
"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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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 at 05:56.
"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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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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You'd certainly qualify as a "Krag nut" - I don't know if you'd pass the physical for the other!!Originally Posted by Mark Daiute
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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Nothing wrong with that carbine, Rick. Great score!
jn
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Rick, very lucky! A salty piece, but... A shooter!
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