To see listing, please put this number into any amazon search box. That is how i came to own my model 1898 krag with the 216299 serial number. The krag jorgensen was a boltaction, repeatfire rifle of norwegian origin designed in the latter half of the 1800s. This special configuration of the hipoint 4095 carbine comes equipped with a laser. Unfortunately, no identifying mark was placed upon krag rifles and carbines sold through the dcm to nra members. There are entire books devoted to this and wikianswers cannot reproduce a book but the link at the bottom of. The m14 was conceptually designed during the latter part of wwii when the garand was being evaluated due to perceived shortcomings. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the springfield armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the spanishamerican war. Few handling marks and would rate finish at about the 7580% range. M1899 philippine constabulary kragjorgensen carbine rifle bolt action capacity. M1899 philippine constabulary kragjorgensen carbine rifle. The last krag variant the nradcm 22inch barreled carbine, which turned out to be an ideal size for hunters. A manual cutoff mechanism allowed single loading of cartridges into the chamber from the open breech, while reserving a full magazine. The model 1899 krag carbine, which was manufactured until 1902, was the final variant of the krag jorgensen rifle to be manufactured by the u.
New gun book 3040 krag see amazon listing b003dkfuze. It is chambered for the danish 8x58r cartridge, which was also used in remington rolling block rifles although the krag loading is more powerful than that of the rolling block. I am not sure what to do about it so i thought id ask you guys for some input. Price wise the rifles arent even in the same league. Springfield armory model 1899 us springfield krag carbine. A 22inch barrel and carbine stock do not necessarily make it a carbine. Also includes a monthly serial number chart by production year. In 1910, this weapon was modified by the addition of a manual safety, which was placed. It has no upper barrel stock and is much shorter than original models 4 inches longer than win 3030 so im not sure what has been done to it. Carbine, model 1896 kragjorgensen rifle, model 1893 mauser model 1888 trapdoor. Approximately 36,000 were produced before production was halted due to the adoption of the mauserpatterned model 1903 springfield rifles. It was adopted as a standard arm by denmark, the united states and norway. The krag rifle abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Like a lot of craftsmen of his time, he sporterized the stock by adding a pistol grip and building up the comb.
Krag magazine feeding problem hi, i have a 1898 krag that will feed the rounds fine thru the magazine except for the very last round. The krag in this picture looks like the barrel was cut. The m1 garand is a fine and functional battle rifle, one of the finest. The springfield model 189299 krag jorgensen rifle is a norwegiandesigned boltaction rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard united states army military longarm, chambered in u. Provides a partbypart detailed analysis of each of the fifteen models of the american krag rifle and carbine.
Williams sights, and so for sale by paladin arms on gunsamerica 959428553. Seemed like the older guys at least older to me at the time really liked those krag rifles. The model 1896 krag jorgensen rifle was produced between 1897 and 1899, during which time close to thirty thousand were produced. Many of the rifles have not been taken apart in years and are in need of a deep cleaning. Many of the rifles have not been taken apart in years.
I would like to add a us krag to my small us military rifle collection, but want to learn about them before venturing into the buyer mode. It was produced through a plethora of full length rifle and shortened carbine forms for decades and became the standard service rifle of the norwegian army, the united states army and the danish army. Disassembly and reassembly of my springfield krag jorgensen rifle for repair and deep cleaning. All parts are described and matched to serial numbers and ranges. Krag collectors association forum general classifieds. Model 1899 krag carbine the firearms forum the buying. One thing i know is that white parade sling has got to go. It is in good condition for as old as it is personal opinion. The springfield model 189299 kragjorgensen rifle is a norwegiandesigned boltaction rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard united states army military longarm, chambered in u.
A lot more information and pictures would make a determination a lot. Jun, 2018 the krag jorgensen was a boltaction, repeatfire rifle of norwegian origin designed in the latter half of the 1800s. It made just less than 2,000 fps, which was kind of hot in that day. The krag jorgensen rifle was shortlived in us military service, despite being a major step forward in technology. This book is very deep in history and provides a partbypart analysis described in detail. Here i have a model 1899 krag carbine that of course, you guessed it. Smith 1898 original krag what is it worth question. Joe poyer is a very knowledgeable author on military rifles. The philippine constabulary were the native police established in 1902 by tafts philippine commission which oversaw civil affairs of the philippine islands.
But in the us, it was usually shortened to just the krag. This page is provided for those aficionados of theodore roosevelt who are interested in the arms issued to and used by us forces and the rough riders during the spanish american war. The krag jorgensen rifle, later modified with model 1898 after the war, was eventually replaced by the model 1903 magazine rifle which utilized a mausertype action. This rifle was chosen by a us military board which convened to find a new service rifle to replace the. The last round will not pickup and the bolt continues to slide over it. I dont have my krag at hand to look at,but is it possible to put a shim under the end of the spring to load the tension. The socalled nra carbines were rifles cut down to carbine length for sale to. Krag rifles archive military surplus collectors forums.
In honor of the 125th anniversary of american rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the july 18, 1894 issue. The rifle was patterned on the mauser action of german manufacture. Krag rifle 3040 us springfield armory model 1898 nr. Krag magazine feeding problem cmp bolt action rifles cmp forums cmp sales cmp. The new loading increased the muzzle velocity in the rifle version of the krag to 2,200. Archive forum for discussions about the krag rifle. My grandfathers gun was a krag rifle, and while these were krag carbines, i thought i would rather have the carbine. I have an old krag 30 40 carbine from 1898 that i inherited years ago from my granddad. Everybody knows you wont misplace your favorite firearm, but how about that allimportant owners manual that came in the box. This one came from my wifes grandfather a few weeks ago. Just about each page has exploded parts drawings, specifications and pictures.
According to government records 442,883 krag rifles and 63,116 carbines these. There are many features to look at to determine a correct authentic carbine from a cut down rifle and there is more than 1 type of carbine. I bought the american krag rifle and carbine 2nd edition by joe poyer on. It was adopted from a norwegian design in 1892 and notes. The krag rifle and carbine were the first smokeless powder, magazine loading arms used by the united states army. The rifles which were cut down to carbine length at benecia arsenal, california are the most difficult to confirm. See more ideas about american war, the spanish american war and guns. Aug 20, 2011 krags were very popular as sporters well into the 1970s.
Regular issue krag cartridges manufactured at the frankford arsenal from may 1894 until the e. He originally purchased the gun during the 1930s from the federal government, probably from the precursor of todays cmp. The model 1896 carbine saw extensive use with cavalry regiments that served in both cuba and the phillipines during the spanish american war including future us president theodore roosevelts rough riders. Fihly, this book is important because it provides a wealth of information on the krag bayonet. The kragjorgensen is a repeating bolt action rifle designed by the norwegians ole herman johannes krag and erik jorgensen in the late 19th century. The m1892 krag rifle replaced the trapdoor springfield, and was the first generallyissued repeating rifle and also the first to use smokeless powder. Has some finish loss on receiver but excellent mechanics, great wood with cartouche and a good bore with strong rifling showing some frost. Sep 19, 2011 krag short riflescarbines posted in pre1898 longarms ref. Jun 01, 2017 us kragjorgensen rifle and cavalry carbine. A friend of mine a ww2 combat marine used one when i had the honor to hunt with him. Kragjorgensen model 1894 series boltaction service rifle. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading system is ed 2012 by blue book publications, inc.
Is there a definitive references on the us krag rifles and carbines. The barrels were cut to 22 inches and new model 1903 rifle front sights were installed. If that works you know the spring has lost tension,and you need a new one. The swedish m38 rifle manufactured from 1941 to 1943 is based upon the design of the swedish m9638 rifle which was a modified m96 rifle with a new shorter barrel. Since i bought the krag about 40 years ago, i have always assumed it was a true carbine because it looked like a carbine, and the state police. Krag short riflescarbines posted in pre1898 longarms ref. Bolt action, magazinefed, 5 round cliploaded rifle adopted by the u. Classifieds buy, sell, and trade krag rifles and related accessories moderators. All the markings and engravings are still readable.
From what i was told by my uncle is that he used it in the spanish american war. Has had some restoration, but very tasteful, would make an excellent shooter. I have a problem after getting my 1898 springfield 30 40 krag back from a local gunsmith. B003dkfuze 30 40 krag manual gun repair book soft cover many breakdowns 30 40. Looks like a carbine, but may have been turned into a sporter. Milsurps knowledge library model 1899 krag carbine mfg. As all the worlds militaries did by the late 1880s, the adoption of the repeating bolt action rifle with smokeless powder. Apr 04, 2011 the krag jorgensen rifle was shortlived in us military service, despite being a major step forward in technology. Springfield model 1892 or 1896 style krag conversion 22 inch barrel nice bore scarce piece of krag history.
Smoothslick action and a reasonably potent caliber. The danes were the first military to adopt the krag jorgensen rifle, with this infantry variant in 1889. American rifleman trial of the kragjorgensen rifle. Springfield 1896 krag carbine this is a nice unaltered model 1896 krag carbine with 22 barrel in.
I checked the stickies and searched the old posts and found reference to a brophy book. I ve had this rifle since 1965 and i purchased one box of ammo for it. What is the history of the 1896 springfeild 3040 krag. Problem with new barrel on springfield krag 24hourcampfire. Top krag bowie bayonet with scabbard, middle wwii krag cutdown bayonet, bottom krag bayonet. The krag rifle as used by us forces circa spanish american war. I just recently aquired a 30 40 krag model 1899 carbine which had been sporterized and am now trying to return it to orginal military spec. Input regarding the condition my rifle is in now and if anyone has solutions to the feeding issue that arose after havin. Springfield model 1899 krag bolt action carbine nra museum. Find great deals on ebay for krag 3040 and 3040 krag stock. This is a discussion on 30 40 krag carbine 1899 within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. This book is proudly published in the united states of america. The american krag rifle and carbine for collectors.
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