I recently purchased an old colt D.A. 38 and a springfield 1898, my only problem is that when I was cleaning the guns off last night I realized it didn't have the big plated side trapdoor loading part that I've seen in a lot of pictures. I don't know much about these rifles so I'm not sure whether they made them without that or I got some kind of a reproduction fake?? Any info on this would be a huge help because it's been driving me nuts!
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Need advice on a 30-40 krag!
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g.willikers
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While I've never actually owned one, I have read quite a lot about them.
There were many variations, including single shots.
Most were used that way with the magazine intact and a mag cutoff/interrupter.
It wouldn't be hard to imagine that someone, who used it as a single shot, would have removed the mag entirely.
Just a guess, though.
There were many variations, including single shots.
Most were used that way with the magazine intact and a mag cutoff/interrupter.
It wouldn't be hard to imagine that someone, who used it as a single shot, would have removed the mag entirely.
Just a guess, though.
blackhawk45
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Are you sure its a Krag ? and not an 03 Springfield ?
Jim Watson
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Mucho sporterized.
The right side magazine box/hatch removed and the cocking knob turned down that I can see. Looks like the bolt handle has been altered and I think there is a quarter rib down the barrel.
This was not uncommon. Flush magazine conversions were done to make the rifle look trimmer as a hunting gun. Capacity was typically reduced to two or three rounds.
Yours has no magazine hatch. Does it load to the magazine from the top or is it now a single shot?
The right side magazine box/hatch removed and the cocking knob turned down that I can see. Looks like the bolt handle has been altered and I think there is a quarter rib down the barrel.
This was not uncommon. Flush magazine conversions were done to make the rifle look trimmer as a hunting gun. Capacity was typically reduced to two or three rounds.
Yours has no magazine hatch. Does it load to the magazine from the top or is it now a single shot?
kilimanjaro
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There were some 3,000 Danish Krags produced in single-shot, 1892-1903, in the Danish caliber, not 30-40, for Inuit hunters in Greenland and cadet target use.
Maybe some attempt to make one for US owner.
I would hang on to it until getting more information. Wish I could tell you more.
Maybe some attempt to make one for US owner.
I would hang on to it until getting more information. Wish I could tell you more.
Jim Watson
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You may ask a value.
You won't get much of an answer, guns like this don't change hands often enough to establish a book value.
I am sure you paid what you thought the Colt and Krag were worth.
You won't get much of an answer, guns like this don't change hands often enough to establish a book value.
I am sure you paid what you thought the Colt and Krag were worth.
kilimanjaro
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Jim nailed it, sportered. Unaltered Krags run $850-$1000, sporters are common and much less.
g.willikers
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It's easily worth what you paid.
The best part of a Krag is the action.
So, even if the round capacity has been reduced, and the neat magazine is gone, it's still a smoooth Krag.
The best part of a Krag is the action.
So, even if the round capacity has been reduced, and the neat magazine is gone, it's still a smoooth Krag.
kilimanjaro
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The Krag is known for the smoothest and fastest action of all the military bolt rifles. If you sell later, you'll get your $250 back and a bit more. You have a good deer rifle.
Won't be worth it to restore it, let someone else do that.
Won't be worth it to restore it, let someone else do that.
This cannot be a Danish Krag because it says Springfield on the side. For lots of info about Krags, check the forum here:
http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/
At the forum for the krag collectors association, extremely knowledgeable Krag people can tell you eveything.
http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/
At the forum for the krag collectors association, extremely knowledgeable Krag people can tell you eveything.
The Krag action has one locking lug .Sometimes people would try to hot load it and end up with cracked lugs. Always have the gun checked for those cracks before use. Bullet weights of 180-220 grain would be best for deer and black bear and even moose..
Originally designed in Norway .The first ones here were made in Norway then made here with some modifications .
Originally designed in Norway .The first ones here were made in Norway then made here with some modifications .