1896 Krag rifle

[JimG]

I am wanting to know what you all think about this Krag. Any thoughts as to does it look correct. Pictures are not the greatest, but they are a first for me.resized_20170420_012323.jpgresized_20170420_012343.jpgresized_20170420_012426.jpgresized_20170420_012456_001.jpgresized_20170420_012517.jpg

[JimG]

More pics.resized_20170420_012706.jpgresized_20170420_012559.jpgresized_20170420_012736.jpg

[Dick Hosmer]

Nothing wrong there - very nice-looking rifle!

[JimG]

Thanks Dick. Any idea on the value of this rifle?

[Fred]

Nice clean Krag

[Dick Hosmer]

Thanks Dick. Any idea on the value of this rifle?

Probably between $1000 and $1500 to the right person. A comparable 1898 would, since there are so many more of them, bring less.

[JimG]

Thank you Sir. I think I will hang onto it for that. I haven't seen many this nice and unmolested.

[Kragrifle]

In today's market Dick may be a little high.

[m1903rifle]

The "crispiest" M1896 that I have ever seen. I agree with Dick.

[Dick Hosmer]

In today's market Dick may be a little high.

Agreed, hence "the right person" qualifier, AND the fact that it is not an 1898. Not the greatest photos, and, like many, the rifle is depicted "dry". Wipe that down with an oily rag and you've got a stunner - there are a few dings but very little wear. Definitely a keeper.