Author Topic: 1894 Krag (Read 373 times)

EVOC ONE · « **on:** February 01, 2006, 04:13:31 PM »

Hello everyone. I usually hang out on the NEF/Marlin forum, but I keep an eye out over here as well.

Anyway, I have a question about an 1894 Krag. Saw one at a local shop and have it on hold. The only markings are on the left side of the receiver and are as follows:

1894 U. S. XXX

Springfield

The "XXX" refers to the only number I could find.

The condition is exellent. The wood appears to be walnut and is a beautiful brown that has aged well. Every part is there and the gun appears to have never been apart. The metal is not rusted or pitted (at least above the wood) and has began to turn brown. The gun is solid with no loose parts and the action works fine.

I checked the Blue Book and was surprised at what I found listed under an "1894". But, there are many other variations listed, some rare, some not. But I only found one reference to an 1894.

I don't have very much knowledge about the Krag, beyond what they are.

Does this model appear to be a particular rare example or a run of the mill Krag?

The gun has no price tag yet. What should I expect to pay?

For those who have a Blue Book, am I looking at the correct model based on the markings?

Thanks for any info.

EVOC ONE

kevin.303 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2006, 06:57:27 PM »

sounds like it's unsporterized. don't think the 1894 is too common, the '92 '96 and '98's being more often seen. and it's a very low serial. could end up costing an arm and a leg and be worth every penny

Shorty · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:44:14 PM »

EVOC,
You're looking at a Model 1892. They were made/ dated 1894-96. With a ser. no. of three digits, it would be a first model. If it still has the original brass-tipped cleaning rod and a solid/wide upper barrel band, it's unaltered and worth over $5000.
If it was altered to model 1896 configuration, as most were, it will have no cleaning rod, filled hole, and no hole in the upper band, which will be split into two bands. They're more common and worth $400+
Ref; Flayderman's Guide.
'Hope this helps.

EVOC ONE · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2006, 04:02:59 PM »

Thanks for the reply, guys.

I'm going back to the shop on Friday. I do remember that it had a split barrel band where the front sight is, but I don't recall seeing a cleaning rod.

I'll let you know what happens and more detail about the rifle.

Thanks again for the info

EVOC ONE