A Norwegian Krag, at long last. Pics on

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Hi folks,

I am the excited new owner of a Norwegian Krag. Chap called me from a gun show looking it over.
Anywhoo, mad dash to the show, lo and behold its still waiting on the table for me.

To back up a tad, my Great-Grandfather was in the Norge Army in the 1890's, and I have the remnants of his pictures, notebook and such from his time in the Kings service as a Sergeant. They came to Alberta in 1910, found the land they wanted and got their deed in 1911. I had been hoping to get a Norwegain Jarmann or even better a Kammerlader to hang with the pictures, but a Krag he would have carried too.

While this one here is almost entirely mismatched it would be most helpful if a knowledgeable voice could chime in and help me figure this one out.

For starters it seems to fit the 1892 bill, with its 30" barrel, which has a mirror bore I might add, with the cleaning rod underneath. According to wiki the cleaning rod denotes an 1892. There is a lug for a bayonet, front sight is windage adjusted with a screw. Seller said the barrel has a 36 on it. Perhaps rebarreled in 1936, hence the excellent bore which seems unheard of.

However, the receiver is dated 1899. Stock ser. doesn't match, breach bolt doesn't match. Easier to find different numbers than the same.

The breech bolt has a full round handle knob. Would it not be proper to be flat on top?

On the left side of the receiver there is a C stamped over the K, seller explained that as being surrendered over to civvy service.

If any light can be shed on this, it would be most appreciated. I can get some pictures loaded I spose too.

Thanks
 
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Probably a 1894 model. It wouldn't have the flat bolt handle. Mixed numbers are common. I love Krags. I am down to one right now. A 1912. Beautiful actions.
 
Nice catch!!! It looks complete, only missing a sling. I can't see the stamp on the left side, but I bet it's a C over a B. It's the stamp of Bjarne Cranner, controllofficer at Kongsberg.
See his stamp here: http://digitaltmuseum.no/011022714722 BTW this is a trial rifle with a guide for stripperclips.

The lion with axe stamp was added in the 50's when the rifle was surplused. It's a "sold out of service" stamp.

P.S The guys in the photo are wearing 1894 modell uniforms.
 
Thanks for all the details guys, this is great!

My Great Grandfather is in the front row, seated left side.
The photo if the same date taken as the other one I have is 1897.

BMF, yes there is a C stamp over a B on the receiver. I thought it was a K for either King or Kongsburg. And yes there is a lion with the axe on the bolt handle I think.

So, as far as the trials rifle goes, were they used in drills at a range or what purpose did they serve?
 
Yep, 6,5x55.

One of the very first rifles I shot as a kid was a Krag but 6,5x54 M-S chambered. My buddy was telling all these tales how they were widow makers and it was almost a certainty it would fail upon touching it off and ran the bolt deep into my sinuses killing me not so instantly. Made me less than excited to shoot it.

I also for a few years had a US Krag in 30 USG. It was a legit carbine, 1898 with a 1901 C sight. It was deadly and nice to pack.

Never thought I would find one of these, had given up actually. Which could be why it showed up. Call me weird but I got more than a little shakey just holding it. (I get excited).

All I need it to find some 160gr pills to toss. Picked up some pacific dies and Lapua brass so I'm off to the races.
Are repro slings available? The mount to the trigger guard for the sling will be the fun part I guess.
 
I've got a Norwegian sporter in 6.5x54 MS, a Norwegian 1895 carbine in 6.5x55 and a 1899 US carbine in 30-40 but I have still to add a Norwegian full wood. Maybe one of these days.
 
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