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Posted: 8/22/2002 6:26:21 AM EDT
| Well I was at the range yesterday with a friend o mine.I took my Colt HBAR and he brought his 30-40Krag carbine. Well it seems we both want new rifles now.But how much do Krag rifles in a shooter condition go for these days?And how about the ammo? |
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Krags are great rifles. The ammo can be a bit expensive, however reloading usually helps to defray some of the cost. The price of Krags fluctuates greatly according to condition and originality. Some unscrupulous types have been know to modify common varieties into "rare" models. Check with the current Blue Book of Gun Values for more information. I've always liked the idea of topping off a bolt action from the side. And the fit and finish of those rifles is just incredible. I can see why you'd want one! 
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223spree: I have an 1898 carbine that I inherited from my grandfather. It is a very nice rifle, and I highly recommend them, but I think they are a bit expensive right now. I have seen them for $1600 and as low as $500. If you just like them for the silky-smooth action, you could probably pick up a sporterized one for cheap. -White Horse |
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223spree, I have two of those beasts; an 1898 and 1896. I've shot a lot of bolt action rifles but nothing can match the smoothness of the Krag's bolt. A fun shooter and a piece of history too! 350.00 too 1500.00 and up for pristine models. A real collectable and countless variations make for a lotta fun learning and searching for 'em. |
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I always wanted one of these rifles.Mostly cause of the trick way they are loaded,but also cause they are a piece of US military history. One time at the end of a show(bout 6-7 years ago)as everyone was walking out,there was a guy selling a krag with the full military stock intact,bayo with sheath and original sling for $400.Didn't see him earlier in the show and I don't know if that was a good price ,but I wish I'd had a shot at it. I got a look and it looked decent,but didn't get a close fondling,because he was selling it on some other dude,and I think he bought it. Anyhow,I've seen lots of krags with chopped, sporterized barrels and/or stocks ,but that was the ONLY one I've ever seen with the military stock intact.For me I can't pay the $500+ plus these guys want for a modified rifle.Its the original configuration that excites me about these type rifles. Can't remember,were these Danish made rifles? |
| I don't know their value, but mine was REALLY loud!!!!I got rid of it (foolishly) years ago. I had a 1898 rifle. Be careful, the carbines are much more valuable. Make sure someone didn't make a carbine out of a rifle.Ditto, the action is smoother that Cary Grant in a B/W late nite movie... |
| I love the Kraig! As everyone has said, they are smooth on the action. My dad owns three in very good condition, two full length and one carbine, and I have the very rifle issued to my great-grandfather when he was in the US Army. The Kraigs were still issued in carbine to the rear troops and since he was a doctor that is what he got. Of course being the rough individual he was, his rifle saw a lot of hard use and is well worn. |
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