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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Barracks => Topic started by: S. Quentin Quale, Esq. on January 21, 2018, 08:42:33 AM
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I'm sitting at the Smokey Mt. Gun Collector's show at the Kerbela Shrine in Knoxville and there is a nice Krag Carbine, Serial 110xxx for an asking of $450.00. Not being an expert I can't be sure it's not a cut down but looking at examples from other sources it looks original and is in good (layman's term) condition.
SQQ
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Look at the front sight - if it slips over the muzzle, like that of an '03 - it's a cut-down piece.
Originals were silver-soldered and the join blends with the barrel's contour.
The rear sight should have a 'C' on the sight base, as well.
Is there more?
Certainly - but this is fast enough for now.
Good Luck!
Scouts Out!
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Just looked again. Front sight is similar to the 03 sitting next to it. Didn't look further.
Thank you for the Short Course!!! :)
SQQ
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Though $450 is not a bad price for a cut down if in otherwise good condition. S&S has sight bases and blades, original carbines usually start in the $2000 range. My GAF Krag carbine is a cut down.
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For the price I could tell it was a cutdown. However, the price is not bad for a cutdown. Mine is cut down and I think I paid about that about two years ago. Forgot to say that the price is ok as long as it is in good condition.
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Thanks for the answers. Didn't buy anything. Saving up for other stuff!
SQQ