Norwegian Krag-Jorgensen

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Eaglelord17

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Hi all,

I recently acquired a Norwegian M94 Long Krag-Jorgensen in 6.5x55. Its manufactured in 1895 (the initial military contracts didn't start until 1896 so this was a civilian purchase from Steyr). Serial Number is 790 and the major parts are matching (bolt, receiver, etc.) the only parts not matching (that I have seen) is part of the trigger assembly. It also has a very nice bore (very strong and bright rifling).

The bad news is that the barrel was cut back a bit (about a half inch or so) and the bayonet lug was removed. The upper hand-guard is missing the metal portion at the back that secures it to the barrel/receiver, and the upper hand guard has plaster or something on it to maybe have tried to fix a crack or something (very top of the bottom piece of the stock has the same thing). Some of the screws heads are also fairly worn but none of them are stripped. There is also some pitting to the receiver. This was a rifle that was not treated the best in the past that is for sure.

What I was wondering is what would you guys price it at. Normally I am pretty good at finding the price of a item but since this is a fairly unique firearm so I don't know where to price it. I was thinking maybe 400-600$ but I don't really know, it would be a decent parts gun if someone was trying to restore one or it also is unique being such a early production. I really do like the rifle its just I have decided to take my collection a other route at the moment (I am trying to get my hands on a Type 30 Arisaka at the moment so this would be a good start towards the cost of that).

Here are some photos of the M94 please let me know what you guys think













Thanks, for looking
 
With the cut barrel, the pitting and the damaged hand guard, I think that $400 would be high. A nice sported Krag might go there but not with the finish issues.
 
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With the cut barrel, the pitting and the damaged hand guard, I think that $400 would be high. A nice sported Krag might go there but not with the finish issues.
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Thanks for the reply. I honestly have no idea where to price it at just due to the issues with it. The redeeming factor is that the barrel looks mint but otherwise it is in rough shape.
 
I have one coming in the mail..... its been sportered. It is stamped Steyr where yours has (is it a lion?) stamped. I paid $200 for it. Its a gamble, I'll know better when its here. But another 6.5 for $200..... I'll chance it.
 
I bought a sported 1894 a couple of years ago. metal was in very good shape and the stock was okay, needed refinishing. The problem was it had been re-chambered to 6.5x54MS and the bore was dark and pitted. The rifeling was worn so I cut back the muzzel a bit and recrowned it. Hits the paper at 100 yards but not very accurate. I paid $125 for it. I keep it because I love the action and the look. After refinishing it it looks pretty good.
 
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Well I just got this as well, but it wasn't quite what I was expecting (I didn't realize that the barrel was cut down and bayonet lug was removed until after I got it). I also wasn't expecting to be able to find a type 30 rifle but it looks like I might have to let it go (ill find another one at later). Looking online I guess it was manufactured at Kongsburg, thanks for the catch Smellie, it is very difficult to find any information about these rifles. Also looking online it may have also been a military contract rifle after all.

If the storm lets up tomorrow I will take her out to the range and let you guys know how she shoots. Who knows after taking her out she may quickly turn into a keeper.
 
Well took it out to the range today. Fired one round. I will never shoot that rifle again. The bolt had to be beat open, then I had to put a cleaning rod down the barrel and beat it to get the piece of brass out of the rifle. Here is a picture of the brass after it was shot.



You will see it on the EE later tonight as a parts gun.
 
Holy crap. An embossed case. From my limited experience, the Krags that are floating around in Canada quite often have crap bores. I have seen a few at the gun shows and They aint all pretty. Too bad. They are a fun gun if they work.
 
Eaglelord17 said:
Well took it out to the range today. Fired one round. I will never shoot that rifle again. The bolt had to be beat open, then I had to put a cleaning rod down the barrel and beat it to get the piece of brass out of the rifle. Here is a picture of the brass after it was shot.



You will see it on the EE later tonight as a parts gun.
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So What exactly does this show anyways? Im new to the firearms community, and dont really know whats wrong with this picture...
 
vviking said:
Pitted chamber.
The brass is forced into the cavities by firing pressure, which prevents the case from being extracted.
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And therefor, practically welds itself into the chamber. It looks too far gone to polish the pitting out. It might be fun to try though.
 
vviking said:
Were it mine, would buff off the sharp edges with 600 grit emery and oil, polish with flitz, then reduce the load to where it will extract.
Call it your "mid range 6.5" .. go slay you some deer. ;) .. :rockOn:
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600 grit is a fine polishing grade. That chamber needs to be taken down a couple of thou. And that takes something a whole lot corser. It's going to get sloppy in there befor you get the pitts out of there.
 
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