I concur that the Jenkins Krag appears to be a slightly modified service issue carbine. Although difficult to see, the treatment of the buttplate is clearly different from an issue stock (compare the Jenkins at top with the bottom rifle). However this would be difficult to do without reducing the length of pull somewhat (which appears to be the case). Since the LOP on an issue Krag is only 13.25" to begin with, Mr. Jenkins must have been a pretty diminutive character if his favorite Parker had a 13.0" LOP or less.
Regardless, the issue Krag carbine makes a fine hunting rifle, especially when fitted with a "no-drill" receiver sight as commonly done back in the day. Given the availability of sporterized Krag rifles and parts still floating around, you should be able to easily build a replica of the Jenkins Krag with only a modest investment of time and money.
Best of luck with your quest.
Last edited by Peconga; 06/14/11 02:25 PM.
