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<r>Hi all, thought I would share the small KRAG collection my brother and I have.<br /><br />Left to right:<br /><br />1899 Danish Krag. Manufactured 1910, SN 67664. SN on wood and metal all matching. No import mark, was duffel cut. Metal re-blued by prior owner. Bore is in excellent shape and very ...

The only Remington offering I find is 140grn.

I love the smell of pine trees... No argument parashooter regards originality. I do find however that using BLO is more friendly and does not require extend time to cure. The results are truly amazing IMHO.<br /><br /> <br />Raw and Boiled linseed oil <br /> <br />Raw Linseed Oil is 100% pure, non-e...

I just bought a hand guard for a1898 Krag and a peep blade with screw for a 1902 sight from S&S. The HG is a almost a perfect fit and the peep blade with screw fit perfectly.

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Vaughn:<br /><br />1903 Springfield's were finished through the 1920's by being dipped in Linseed oil. I would suggest you use BLO and Turpentine at a ratio of 50/50. Put on coat, let it sit for 15 or 20 minutes, wipe off the excess with a soft cloth and then rub the stock with the heel of your hand...

KW: It has been my experience with old bores, 03's, Krags's and Mauser's that yes they will have accumulated amounts of copper in them as lot of these old guns were nevere fully cleaned over the course of 50+years. You may never get it bright and shiny but if you stay on the Hoppes routine you can g...

<r>Hi Bill,<br /><br />If the stock is not dark to your liking after you get rid of the shiny stuff, I would recommend Fiebings dark brown Leather dye. (can be sourced at Tandy Leather craft) Get the alcohol based dye, not the water base. This dye goes on and wipes off easily and I think provides ex...

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Dads Krag: New to the forum and have been reading through the older posts.

I have had great results with Van's cold blue. It is an excellent product. Google vans cold blue. It has great reviews as well.