Here are some pics of the rifle.
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Here are some pics of the rifle.
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DCM/NRA Krag Carbine?
Here are some pics of the rifle. The s/n of the rifle is 106579. The "carbine" s/n is 212490.
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From the pictures (slightly blurry) looks like a correct late 1896 rifle to me. You mentioned both were "1898" - look carefully on the serial number of the rifle (use a magnifying glass) - is it marked "1898" or "1896"? The serial number you list is about 3,000 numbers below the commonly accepted "cutoff" between the 1896 and 1898. The stock and from this distance) rear sight appear to be for an 1896.
Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 07-14-2013 at 08:14.
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Do check the serial number of course (and some heavy/sloppy strikes CAN be hard to tell if a "6" or an "8") - but - AFAIK there is no real need because of the highly visible bolt-handle shroud.
No one has EVER, to my knowledge, reported a "Model 1898" with the shroud, or a "Model 1896" without same. It is the THE defining feature which separates the two models. Changeover point is now thought to be right around 108900.
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Excellent info guys. The strike on the 6 is heavy/sloppy, but under higher magnification yes it is an 1896. Good to know about the shrouded bolt too.
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