Trigger Mike 1,136 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I need to see when my 30.40 krag was made to see how to ship it. Years ago on an old computer I had a site book marked but can't remember what it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,131 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Here's a download https://www.nps.gov/spar/learn/historyculture/upload/SA US KRAG serial numbers.doc 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpo 7,739 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 It really helps to make sure you have the correct number. I just looked mine up on that list. Five digit number - 11xxx. That should have it being made in 1895. But my gun is plainly stamped 1898. Hmmmmm. Went and got the gun and looked at it, more closely. Ahh. Six digit number - 111xxx. Yeah that's 1898. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okiepan 193 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 What about the 1895 Carbine supposed to be only 10,000 made no reference on the list double hmmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Mike 1,136 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 Looks like mine was made in 1898, so if I understand the law right, I can ship it directly to the buyer, correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ramblin Gambler 1,517 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 15 hours ago, Okiepan said: What about the 1895 Carbine supposed to be only 10,000 made no reference on the list double hmmm My understanding is that the carbines did not have a specific serial number range. They were mixed in with the rifles. That's one of the reasons it's so hard to authenticate a genuine carbine. Edited February 7 by Ramblin Gambler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L 400 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 15 hours ago, Trigger Mike said: Looks like mine was made in 1898, so if I understand the law right, I can ship it directly to the buyer, correct? It is considered an antique by the Feds and OK by them to ship directly to a regular person but some states have additional restrictions so you best verify for the state shipping to. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,131 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 16 hours ago, Trigger Mike said: Looks like mine was made in 1898, so if I understand the law right, I can ship it directly to the buyer, correct? ALWAYS check with BATF after getting info from the Saloon. Just in case. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L 400 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) This is another good source when looking for a born on date for a US military firearm https://oldguns.net/sn_php/milmods.htm Edited February 7 by Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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