Philippine constabulary carbine, is this legit?
Hello gentleman, I was sent here from Gunboard’s by the guys in the US forum who informed me this was the place to find out about this rifle. I didn’t even know this forum existed so I’m glad to find another knowledgeable group to discuss this old stuff with. The following is what I have from my Gunboards post, I appreciate anything you can give me, and thanks in advance!
I saw this Krag Carbine listed as a Philippine Constabulary carbine in the catalog of an auction I was following, I had no previous knowledge of these guns but after some cursory was digging I decided to throw out a low bid and take the chance that it might be legit. Worst that could happen is I get a nice handy Krag carbine before deer season right? Well now that it’s in hand I have to say I’m still not sure whether this things legit. The barrel is turned down for a bayonet and the work looks legitimate. The end cap/bayonet lug has some wood overhang which it seems is correct and the plug in the end looks to be very tight. The cut on the end, like the muzzle turn down appears very old and the wear looks commensurate with the rest of the rifle. Same goes for the wear on the band itself. That same front band however doesn’t appear to have a pin holding it in, and when I look with a light there doesn't even appear to be a hole drilled through the stock for a pin or screw. The front band is very solidly attached though and the gun is awfully dirty so I guess maybe I’m missing something. Also band’s bayonet lug looks like the one on my 1905 production M1903 and does not fit the 1897 marked bayonet that I have, but my 1905 Springfield pattern bayonet didn’t click in either. Both fit alright over the lug and around the barrel, and the lug looks unmolested. It could just be old and need some finesse there and I didn’t want to force anything. Stock is “P” marked behind the trigger guard, with a 21 in front of it. Receiver says model 1898 and the stock has a 1907 mark on the cartouche which I can’t seem to read. The rear sight is markedly different from my 1898 Full size but I know Krag sights are a whole thing unto themselves. The Krag is a mysterious beast and these seem even more so, maybe you guys can fill me in.
I am having a hard time uploading pictures so I’m going to include the link to those uploaded on the other forum while I work on it. Thanks in advance for any info!
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