For you collectors and enthusiasts-- Please help me identify this .30-40. It's a Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen of some variety. Has the original stock, but it's been "sporterized" (either by a civilian as a surplus rifle or by the military after active duty). There are inserts adding a pistol grip, a raised cheekpiece, and one at the front of the forearm. The barrel also measures 23.5", which doesn't seem to fit either the original rifle or the carbine specs.
My guess is it's the "rifle" version that's had the stock chopped up and the barrel cut down, but that's just after some research on the internet. I'd love to hear what the experts on the forum think.
It's probably not worth much in it's current state, but still a cool old rifle.
It's definately a Krag and it's a very cool old rifle. And, from the looks of it, someone did a top notch sporter job on it years ago using the original military stock. At the turn of the last century, the gov't sold them as surplus to civilians. They were very popular and effective in the deer woods. Take it out and shoot it.
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
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Yeah...... The 'ol 30-40 Krag has killed tons of deer here in PA. That appears to be a "customized" deal..... Just keep on shooting it and hunting. It's a sweeet working piece......
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