Most of the Krag Carbines we see are conversions. Our Assessment: This is a true Model 1898 Krag Carbine. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good to Very Good condition as an antique. The metal shows a freckling of light surface erosion. The front of the barrel shows patches of surface erosion. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, and varying degrees of discoloration from oxidation. Overall Condition: This rifle has lost its metal finish to oxidation. There is fouling and intermittent erosion in the grooves. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as a refurbished antique.īore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are grey and the rifling is crisp. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. Many of the marks have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. The rear edge of the crack flexes slightly when pressure is applied. The rear of the handguard shows a large repaired crack. The buttplate shows small scratches and surface erosion.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a straight grip, finger grooves, barrel band, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The “C” markings designate this as a Carbine sight. The sight ladder is marked from “1-23” as well as “C” on the left edge. When flipped up the assembly becomes a sight ladder with a sliding “U” notched blade. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “C 5 4B 3 2 1” for use with the escalator. The Model 1901 Carbine rear sight (page 105 of William Brophy’s book, The Krag Rifle) is an adjustable “U” notched escalator assembly when down. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade atop a raised base. The bottom of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer) and “50”. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a boxed inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1899” (J.S. The left edge of the sight ladder is marked “C” for Carbine. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “C” for Carbine. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “1”. Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. Year of Manufacture: August, 1898 (see page 234 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).Īction Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine
This serial number falls within the Model 1898 Krag Carbine serial number range listed on page 65 of William Brophy’s book, The Krag Rifle (118,894 to 134,256).
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