Krag Collectors Association Forum

<r>Funny thing is my s/n is 388,396. But the barrel is not correct. It was cut down and I will be reinstalling a 1903 front sight when finished. Here is a shot<br /><br />Here is a quick pic. <IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/IMG_5096.jpg"><s>[im...

Specifically on my '98 rifle the stock end is 3.15" from the barrel end. With the action in the stock I measured back to that point, leaving a little extra to take off when finishing and cut it there.

FYI the barrel end will not accept a bayonet, :(.. Almost but not quite.

To answer Mr. Hosmer's questions, and share this sorted tale with the group:<br /><br />A little over a year ago I shared some pictures of a sporterized '98 with a carved stock. I bought it for $400 strictly because it had a '96 carbine rear sight. At that time the group pointed out that the barrel ...

I am getting close on my BoOF tribute rifle.<br /><br />Question for all you woodworking guru's out there. How far should I take the sanding before finishing? 220?, 600? 0000 steel wool?<br /><br />Also I would appreciate any thoughts on stain/oil process to get it to look close to the rest of my co...

I arrived at the Reno gun show yesterday, Same show I always go to except this time they have big banners telling patrons that guns will not be allowed into the hotel property! WTH? It's a gun show! The hotel is so paranoid after the Las Vegas attack that they will only allow vendors to bring in gun...

My first Krag had the opposite set-up.

A 1901 sight installed backwards in a 1902 hand guard. I replaced the sight as the hand guard finish matches the stock.

I will be installing the 1901 sight in my (hopefully) soon to be completed BoOF tribute rifle.

Thanks.

What made me even think about it was that the barrel was full length. The stock had been thinned and shortened to around carbine length. Not a good look in my opinion.

Title says it all.

Came across an unshortened sporter in my travels. Not really looking for a project, but if it is a hit maybe I'll make them an offer.

Thanks in advance.

I think there are two kinds of posts along these lines.<br /><br />-People who are genuinely trying to point out an error or correct misinformation.<br />-People who like to correct others "on account of they are so smart."<br /><br />Sometime I think the initial posters jump to the latter...

to answer reincarnated's question. I have seen a 45-70.<br /><br />I posted a few years back about a 45-70 single shot sporter I saw at a gun shop in Phoenix. It had a plate at the top of the magazine welded or brazed to help channel the round into the chamber. It was fairly nicely done $800 asking....