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I've got a Norwegian one, 1897 date 3 digit serial #
cal 6.5x55mm
All the advice given so far is good. Krags only have one locking lug, so its a critical area. Some old references will show the .30-40 220grbullet at 2200fps, but 2000fps is realistic and sane for the Krag rifle. The 180 can make 2200fps but don't go beyond that, bad ju ju, and no need to do it.
Krags are about the slickest working bolt actions you are gonna see. The first thing civilian buyers usually did was chop off all the "excess" wood. Krags with unaltered GI stocks are worth a lot.