Here is a Krag sporter from the 1930s. It was built by Native Amercan gunsmith Elmer Kay (or Kaye). It has a pacific front sight and a Lyman 57K rear aperture sight. I think it is pretty advanced in style for 80 years ago.

Nice looking rifle. I have sort of a soft spot for Krags. Mine looks simular to yours.

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I have sort of a soft spot for Krags

Me too! My dad bought an arsenal sporter from the NRA back in probably the 1930s (born in 1916) and it became my first centerfire rifle. Similar set-up, with shortened barrel, sporterized stock, and receiver sight. Still shoots 180gr Core-Lokt rounds very well. I still take it out once in a while. Feels good to get back to the way hunting used to be for a change.

Do you have anymore photos of this rifle ??? I have a Krag that needs restocked and this is a super model !!!

Very nice krag! Would love too see more photos of it.

Allen,
A Krag with a Mannlicher style stock is a sick sexy thing.

Yes sir Phatty ....
The thought crossed my mind ...I really like the idea !!!

I have too many guns to build to jump on it right now !!!

That's a very tasteful stock indeed!

here's another...

Great looking classic rifle.

I sold the rifle to a hay farmer about a month ago.

Here is a link to my photobucket album,

http://s396.photobucket.com/al...l423/Krag%20Sporter/

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A Krag with a Mannlicher style stock is a sick sexy thing.

A couple years ago, there was a custom Mannlicher-stocked Krag on Gun Broker that was built way back when for Hollywood actor Dick Powell. I think it was $1,800 or so. Beautiful rifle....shouda-coulda-woulda!