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  1. 01-24-2018, 05:54 #1
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    Default My "new" Krag Model 1898

    Acquired this rifle today from a private party. It's in very good condition IMO. Best part is it hasn't been "improved" by anyone that I can see. The sling is not original, but the bore, metal and wood is very good. I'm pretty happy with this for $800. I have posted on some other forums today because I have been unable to connect with CSP for a couple of days. I'd like opinions on the rifle and any other info anyone can think of. Click on the link for pics.

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  2. 01-24-2018, 06:41 #2
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    Beautiful rifle! Wonderful pictures! Good bore, metal, wood! What's not to like?!!! Sincerely. bruce.
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  3. 01-24-2018, 08:26 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by bruce View Post
    Beautiful rifle! Wonderful pictures! Good bore, metal, wood! What's not to like?!!! Sincerely. bruce.
    Very nice!
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  4. 01-25-2018, 06:18 #4
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    Nice looking rifle!
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  5. 01-27-2018, 10:20 #5
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    Your rifle has been reworked / cleaned at Benecia Arsenal and carries the initials of one of the two inspectors I have seen connected with that unit. Likely that is where it was refitted with the later 1902 rear sight. Really neat, I love these BA rifles when you can find them.
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  6. 01-27-2018, 01:12 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kragrifle View Post
    Your rifle has been reworked / cleaned at Benecia Arsenal and carries the initials of one of the two inspectors I have seen connected with that unit. Likely that is where it was refitted with the later 1902 rear sight. Really neat, I love these BA rifles when you can find them.
    I used to live about 25 miles from Benicia and had a relative who worked at the arsenal before it closed. Of my military firearms, this Krag is the only one I have with a Bencia Arsenal stamp.
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  7. 01-27-2018, 05:51 #7
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    Really nice Brad.
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  8. 01-27-2018, 09:27 #8
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    Thx John, looking forward to taking it to the range.
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