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by butlersrangers
Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: European Krags
Topic: What to do now?
Replies: 1
Views: 10

Re: What to do now?

I recommend keeping both Norwegian Krags. Three rounds is hardly a test of a rifle or load's accuracy. Maybe, the rifle just doesn't 'like' the IMR-4350 load or the 140 grain match bullet! The 'long rifle' should be disassembled and checked for pressure points, binding, and warpage of the stock and ...
by butlersrangers
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: I can smell ...
Replies: 1
Views: 52

I can smell ...

... the G.I. bore-cleaner (and Joe), from here!

General Patton did not approve of the work of Bill Mauldin. Patton thought the 'hobo' appearance of Willy and Joe was bad for morale.
by butlersrangers
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:13 am
Forum: European Krags
Topic: The Krag in South Africa.
Replies: 6
Views: 1047

Re: The Krag in South Africa.

Thanks for the link! That is a very interesting Steyr made model 1894 Norwegian Krag, serial #70. (The text wrongly states Norwegian manufacture). This rifle is beautifully carved with the battle honors of J.F.W. Mostert, who became a very prominent Boer leader. Definitely a museum piece, with only ...
by butlersrangers
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Replies: 11
Views: 646

Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche

FWIW - That looks mighty convincing to me.
by butlersrangers
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Feeling Lucky?
Replies: 5
Views: 229

Re: Feeling Lucky?

'Waterman', did you have to pee?
by butlersrangers
Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Feeling Lucky?
Replies: 5
Views: 229

Re: Feeling Lucky?

A liberated woman who has everything! ... ?

(p.s. - It can't be easy to pee, wearing chainmail).
by butlersrangers
Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Feeling Lucky?
Replies: 5
Views: 229

Feeling Lucky?

You would have to be ... to 'touch off' this piece of Khyber handiwork chambered in .303 British!
(A recent GunBroker auction item).

I think all the markings, including the Kabul Arsenal crest, are bogus.

You do have to admire the creativity.
by butlersrangers
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Home at Last from Florida
Replies: 3
Views: 182

Re: Home at Last from Florida

Cool Beans, Paul!
by butlersrangers
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Home at Last from Florida
Replies: 3
Views: 182

Re: Home at Last from Florida

Maybe I'll hop over to Canada, tomorrow, on the almost finished 'Gordie Howe' Bridge!
by butlersrangers
Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Lucky Finds!! at military collector show today
Replies: 6
Views: 281

Re: Lucky Finds!! at military collector show today

U.S. Model 1898 Krag rifle, number 451574, is not listed in the appendix tables of Mallory' book, "The Krag Rifle Story", second edition.

(Only four Krags in the 451K serial number range are mentioned in the SRS Data).