^Lot 1579 NORWEGIAN 1897 KRAG BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Cal. 6.5x55. S# 351. Bbl. 20 1/2". Blade front sight. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2200m. Stock & rear sight parts are matching to receiver but other visible parts are mismatched. 1898 dated 1897 model Norwegian Krag carbine. Arsenal rework blue finish. Proper half-length hardwood stock set with bottom rear sling ring & left side front sling swivel. CONDITION: stock set has added finish with 3" handguard crack that appears repaired, an armorer style plug on underside of wrist, a couple light chips near buttplate tang, some black staining, dings, & handling marks. Metal retains 80% arsenal rework blue finish with scattered oxidation, fading & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore has worn rifling & scattered oxidation. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (01-28618/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.