Guns for Sale - Krag M1898 Carbine - Antique -- w/ Original 1898 Carbine Sight Exc/Bore Exc!!

Seller's Description:
A Model 1898 Krag Carbine. Serial 126348. Manufactured September 1898. Fitted with the original M1898 carbine sight with the 0.485" base and "C" on both base and eyepiece. Since these sights were calibrated for the unsuccessful 2200 fps ammunition, most were replaced in service with the M1896 sight/handguard/barrel band, and later converted to the 1902 configuration. The weapon has been restocked with the M1899 carbine stock which was longer, used the M1898 hanguard (for the M1898 sight), and eliminated the saddle ring. [NOTE: picture 4 shows the differences in the stock between the M1896/1898 carbine stock and the M1899]. Since the stock was replaced in service, it was not cartouched on the left side and does not have the "P" firing proof on the wrist. Band is the M1896 Cadet Rifle band (without the sight protector) used on all M1899 carbines. [NOTE: band has a hole drilled in the bottom?]. Overall 85%+ finish on metal. Wood is excellent with normal wear, but no chips or cracks. Bore is excellent - very sharp and shiny - and easily passes the bullet test for muzzle erosion. Naturally, the weapon is not import marked. ANTIQUE - REQUIRES NO LICENSE FOR PURCHASE. ALL PICTURES IN THIS AD ARE OF THE ACTUAL PIECE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. NO ADDITIONAL PICTURES – NO EXCEPTIONS!!! EXCEPT AS NOTED IN THE DESCRIPTION - ALL WEAPONS ARE COMPLETE WITH NO MISSING PARTS OR OTHER VISIBLE MECHANICAL DEFECTS. THIS GUN IS AN ANTIQUE AND IS SOLD “AS IS” AS A COLLECTORS ITEM ONLY. NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE TO CHECK HEADSPACE, CROWNING, THROAT ERROSION OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE RIFLE’S SUITABILITY FOR FIRING LIVE AMMUNITION. THREE (3) BUSINESS DAY (FROM USPS DELIVERY) NON-SHOOTING, NON-DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION PERIOD. ALL ITEMS SHIPPED USPS PRIORITY MAIL – NO UPS OR FEDEX. BUYER PAYS ACTUAL USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING/INSURANCE. PAYMENT BY PERSONAL CHECK (U.S. BANKS ONLY), MONEY ORDER, AND BANK CHECK. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE OR THE ITEM WILL BE RELISTED AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK POSTED.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Buyer pays actual USPS Priority Mail shipping/insurance. Priority Mail only - no UPS or FedEx.

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