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1898 SPRINGFIELD KRAG CARBINE
Guns International #: 101572380 Seller's Inventory #: MR1242
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Military
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 955
Total Number of Listings: 52569
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
There were only 5,002 1898 original carbines made, this is not one of them. Francis Bannerman and W. Stokes Kirk were surplus merchants that assembled Krag rifles and carbines from surplus parts and are not considered completely accurate representatives if issue models. I believe this gun is one of those carbines. The information I base this on is found in a book by Lt. Col, USAR Ret. William S. Brophy "the KRAG RIFLE" in Section II - Bannerman, W. Stokes Kirk starting on page 177. The barrel is 22", the front sight is that of a 1903 rifle. Has sling swivels. Wood is in good condition overall with inspectors marks. Barrel retains about 90% blue turning dark. Top wood has a minor crack. This is a fine rifle.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes