Krag Collectors Association Forum

+1 Parashooter. That is How I learned to remove the Kag bolt when I was about 11 or 12.

My favorite penetrating concoction is 50% power steering fluid and 50% acetone. My personal experience is it works better than any of the commercial market offerings. I keep it in a sealed mason jar so the acetone does not evaporate.

I call it Rust Eater.

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Paul,<br /><br />If the serial number is 933079 it was manufactured by Colt in 1943 (http://www.cruffler.com/ProductionDataPages/ColtAutoPistols/Model-1911A1.html) and I expect was surely issued during WW2. I believe the FJA stamp on the left side indicates it was refurbished by Springfield Arsenal....

AFJuvat, Thank you for posting the link, a fantastic read.

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I like what Whig said. :)

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<r>A great thread, with well thought out solutions from experience. I have a Remington 1903A3 manufactured in 1943. It has been in my family since the 50's. When I became the custodian it shot well but the end of the bore looked like it had no rifling. Inspection with a loupe indicated the groves we...

I agree with Paul 100%.

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madsenshooter, thank you for the details on the mounting of the rail. That is a nice rig you have put together. Good luck shooting!

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madsenshooter, how does the rail attach to the rifle ? Do you have to modify the rifle in any way ?

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Beautiful antique BR, glad you are the current custodian and a great family story. As Kerz said, thank you for sharing it. As always your pictures are excellent.

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