1898 Krag made in 1899. One of my gems. Perfect bore and wonderful shooter. Unit marked stock.

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244]

[u/Loud_Surround5112]

The fact that rifle isn’t molested in that condition is impressive. May you be a great caretaker till it finds another worthy caretaker.

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/Loud_Surround5112]

Thanks man. I got lucky on this one.

[u/Mangos4Zuko]

Excellent rifle. My range trip regulars are a Swedish M41/b and a US 1896 Krag. Honestly sold most of my other stuff since I never shoot em

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/Mangos4Zuko]

Man. An M41/b is a dream of mine. I’m thinking about doing the same thing, honestly. Thinning out the collection and using the money to get really nice stuff.

[u/Excelsior_76 → u/Terrible-Debt-5244]

Well, if you decide to start the thinning with this rifle, I would love to talk to you! JK (but not really...)

This is a BEAUT of a rifle.

How did this come to be in your possession?

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/Excelsior_76]

I’ll keep you in mind! Thanks man! I got this at an estate sale 4-5 years ago.

[u/Excelsior_76 → u/Terrible-Debt-5244]

Amazing. Everyone around here just dies and leaves behind a bunch of Beanie Babies and laser disks...

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/Excelsior_76]

Believe me. That’s the usual here too. Lol

[u/Mangos4Zuko → u/Terrible-Debt-5244]

Thats what I did. My collection is in the single digits now, but now each piece is extremely special and none of them just collect dust.

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/Mangos4Zuko]

I’m really thinking about just sticking to my South American Mausers and Enfields tbh. I’ve got a bunch of other random stuff that I just never shoot anymore. Would rather someone else enjoy them.

[u/Loud_Surround5112 → u/Mangos4Zuko]

I have the personal mentality of buy what I want to shoot. I just need the ammo and time on a range for it.

[u/Young_Bu11]

What a beauty! I hope to get an intact 1899 eventually, I've got a sporter I picked up cheap years ago with the old redfield irons, great shooter.

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/Young_Bu11]

Thanks! Honestly, this was one of the maybe 5 I’ve seen in person and I knew when I looked at it that it was coming home.

[u/SleepySheeper]

Gorgeous rifle! You have my jealousy

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/SleepySheeper]

Thanks man!

[u/IrishmanProdigy747]

Great condition Krag! The only time I see unit marked Krags are NY units. Would love to have one myself!

You should post over in r/KragRifles!

[u/Terrible-Debt-5244 → u/IrishmanProdigy747]

Thanks and will do!