The Krag carbine

[Elk Creek]

The Krag carbine followed me home today. I’m thrilled. It’s not a true carbine but a “sporterized” carbine. I’m pretty sure it’s a DCA/NRA Carbine. They were made around 1903 ish. They has a 1903 front sight and a new 1900 carbine stock, as this one does. They rood rifles and made them in a handy configuration at a few different arsenals for civilian use through the NRA. This one is in great shape! Can’t wait to shoot it!

[sakodude]

Me too!!

[Freezer]

That is in amazing condition! Their actions are butter smooth. Alas too many were bought for cheap when the 03 Springfield was adopted, they were shot a few times a year with corrosive ammo then put in the closet without a cleaning. I've always love that rifle and the P17.

[Elk Creek]

That is in amazing condition! Their actions are butter smooth. Alas too many were bought for cheap when the 03 Springfield was adopted, they were shot a few times a year with corrosive ammo then put in the closet without a cleaning. I've always love that rifle and the P17.

The bore is a mirror on this one!

[Zee]

I saw one at a Cabela’s a couple years ago. Beat the hell up and $700. I was tempted but obviously passed.

You did well.

[Gene L]

Nice Old Timer. They don''t build them like that anymore. Let us know when you get back from the range. I almost bought one 20 years ago but couldn't get the price right.

[Elk Creek]

I saw one at a Cabela’s a couple years ago. Beat the hell up and $700. I was tempted but obviously passed.

You did well.

Thanks!

[Elk Creek]

Nice Old Timer. They don''t build them like that anymore. Let us know when you get back from the range. I almost bought one 20 years ago but couldn't get the price right.

I lucked into this one. My local slobber shop put it on the shelf for $500. There are 3 or 4 other Krags in various configurations and conditions non are “correct” and sporterized in some way. This one was THE ONE. There is another one in this configuration but is been used, hard. No bluing just plum patina and dark wood…

The shop Sako and I haunt has some pretty cool stuff!

[JunkCollector]

A have it's twin.

The limited shooting I've done with it any round nose bullet from 165-220 worked well.
It's one I should bring the kids out with.
They have run the bolt on it.....during a history lesson.

[shotgunshooter3]

Yep I'd say at this point we're well overdue a Krag range day later this year.

Or a MILSURP day in general.

[Elk Creek]

A have it's twin.

The limited shooting I've done with it any round nose bullet from 165-220 worked well.
It's one I should bring the kids out with.
They have run the bolt on it.....during a history lesson.

It’s a sweet feeling rifle! I love the condition, part of me would like one that well loved too, for the history.

[Diver43]

Well you now have my always wanted gun but never the right timing or something was wrong with it. You found a gem and then stole it.
All i can say is You Suck!!!!!

[Elk Creek]

Well you now have my always wanted gun but never the right timing or something was wrong with it. You found a gem and then stole it.
All i can say is You Suck!!!!!

Thanks!

[sakodude]

Well you now have my always wanted gun but never the right timing or something was wrong with it. You found a gem and then stole it.
All i can say is You Suck!!!!!

There is another one, not quite as nice but still decent for sure just FYI

[Bigslug]

That'll do, Pig. That'll do.

[CPJ 2.0]

Almost snagged one for $150. It was molested severely by Bubba and his dremel tool. The holes in the side of the action that were presumably for a scope is what scared me. Still should have grabbed it. Such a cool and smooth action.

[Elk Creek]

Almost snagged one for $150. It was molested severely by Bubba and his dremel tool. The holes in the side of the action that were presumably for a scope is what scared me. Still should have grabbed it. Such a cool and smooth action.

They are smooth. A greased weasel smooth.

[Elk Creek]

Did some reloading today. I loaded up a 175 grain FMJBT(thanks Sako) with 37 grains of 3031. This should yield about 2200 fps and be oh so fun to shoot! Can’t wait. The Mckeever box is a reproduction of a Spanish American war 30-40 krag box.

[Zee]

Almost snagged one for $150. It was molested severely by Bubba and his dremel tool. The holes in the side of the action that were presumably for a scope is what scared me. Still should have grabbed it. Such a cool and smooth action.

Yeah. I’d like one for nostalgia. Just not willing to pay the price for a clean one.

[sakodude]

Man I hope those shoot well!