Need some help on a 1898 Krag

Pay Dirt Norvelle · April 02, 2014, 10:44:30 PM

I have purchased a 1898 Krag. I believe it is one from either Bannerman or the DCM. It has, as far as I can tell, had the barrel cut down to 22" to look like a carbine and I also believe it has a carbine stock. However, it has had the rear sight removed and a civilian rear sight installed by the cutoff tab. My question is: does anyone know where I can find an original rear sight?

Drydock · April 03, 2014, 03:35:03 AM

http://www.ssfirearms.com/

Niederlander · April 03, 2014, 06:38:14 AM

If that doesn't work, check e-Bay and Gunbroker. Be prepared to pay for them, though. A lot of people seem to have developed a sudden interest in the old military stuff.

Pay Dirt Norvelle · April 07, 2014, 01:26:27 PM

I found a nice sight and screws on e-bay. However it did cost me a bit

. Now all I have to do is wait for them to get to me and then install them. I am fortunate as the screw holes are still there with the threads. I did have a chance to clean the Krag and the rifling looks great! I think I got a good one. Now to get some ammo and to the range.

Pay Dirt Norvelle · June 18, 2014, 04:52:11 PM

I was able to get the original type sight mounted and it looks very nice. I happened to wander in to the same gun shop and they happened to have a nice 1898 Krag rifle that had not been modified. To make matters short, my wallet is now a lot lighter and I have a 1898 Krag rifle with the original stock, and cartouches. It came with the cleaning rod and oiler in the butt stock and the bore is quite nice.

cpt dan blodgett · June 18, 2014, 05:20:51 PM

fantastic - tell us how it shoots

Niederlander · June 18, 2014, 09:58:56 PM

You'll never regret a Krag! It's always been my favorite bolt action military rifle! (I will have to say I'm developing a real fondness for the Lee bolt actions of late!)

Pay Dirt Norvelle · June 26, 2014, 10:45:27 PM

Since I bought the Krag "Carbine" I happened to wander in to the same gun shop again and now have a nice Krag 1898 Rifle.

Here it is:

I have a Bayonet & Scabbard coming soon.

pony express · June 29, 2014, 09:47:34 PM

Very nice new toy, Paydirt!

cpt dan blodgett · June 30, 2014, 01:06:55 PM

do you spell jealous with a 'J' or a "G" like in the british goal