Krags in Norway

15 July 2003, 11:53

B17G

Krags in Norway

I have a 30/40 Krag rifle that I bought a year ago for nostalgia. It is one of 5,000 made carbine versions, and turned out to be worth a lot more than I paid for it.

An added benefit was that this thing will shoot 3 inch groups with open sites at 200 yds. Considering the eyesight of the guy pulling the trigger, this is amazing with an 1898 barrel on it.

At a gun show I saw a person trying to sell a Norwegian Krag, that was in rusty condition, for a lot more than I thought it was worth. However in my modest collection of historical military rifles I have or desire to have, the Krag in 6.5 x 55 did hit my list after seeing one.

Can they be found in Norway? If so at a reasonable cost if they are in good shootable shape. I have heard Norwegians are more users than collectors, so they take care of stuff.

Sure would like a comeback from anyone in Norway or the rest of Scandanavia on if these old gals are still around.

Thanks from Oregon USA.

15 July 2003, 19:43

Tomjac

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Seafire,
Try this link here, Trond might be a guy that can help you out. I do have a cople of Krag my selves, but I don't use them anymore. Krag Jï¿½rgensen whas the no one marksmanrifle in Norway, then come tha Mauser M67 and now a days the Sauer STR.

I do also have a american Krag bulit as a modern hunting rifle in 30-40Krag, can't seems to find ut who makes it, on the bakelite recoil pad the name "BISON" is stated. Do you know who made this rifles??

15 July 2003, 19:50

B17G

tomjac;

An American built Krag, if it is a military rifle then It was built by the Springfield Armory. I believe from 1892 to around 1902. Not being an expert, I would think the the recoil pad saying Bison ( another name for Buffalo) is probably the name of the company that made the recoil pad not the rifle. It sounds like it has been a sporterized one of the Military rifle.

If original Military rifle condition, it should have a 30 inch barrel unless it's serial number range is between 125,000 and 130,000 where it is a carbine version. This is what I have and is worth considerable money to collectors here, as it is rare production.

Thanks for the web site.

good hunting my friend!