I am noticing 'impression marks' in the wood (arrows). I suspect a model 1896 bolt was being used with your 'Parkhurst' carbine, at some time.
The drilled hole in the stock 'notch' may have been an attempt to achieve some wood-clearance for an incorrect model 1896 bolt-handle?
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- Mon May 13, 2024 12:25 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Parkhurst carbine
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7031
- Sun May 12, 2024 3:30 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Guide Lip Issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 221
Re: Guide Lip Issue
You did not mention the 'crack' in the plate at the start of this thread.
The plot thickens .... that guide lip will ultimately fail.
You will have to reuse the current rivet or make one.
The plot thickens .... that guide lip will ultimately fail.
You will have to reuse the current rivet or make one.
- Sun May 12, 2024 3:58 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Guide Lip Issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 221
Re: Guide Lip Issue
POHO - I simply reset the original rivet, so that the 'guide-lip' plate was locked securely in place.
There was no need to disassemble anything.
IMO - You are making something simple, more complicated than it needs to be.
You probably already fixed it!
There was no need to disassemble anything.
IMO - You are making something simple, more complicated than it needs to be.
You probably already fixed it!
- Sat May 11, 2024 7:56 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Guide Lip Issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 221
Re: Guide Lip Issue
I put a "parts Krag" together, starting with a basically 'stripped' action. The receiver did have its guide lip, but it was bent & loose on the rivet. I judiciously tapped the guide into proper shape using a copper mallet and a hardwood block for support. I 'punched' the inside-end of ...
- Sat May 11, 2024 6:47 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: SRS Request
- Replies: 9
- Views: 267
Re: SRS Request
Great Fun!
- Fri May 10, 2024 10:11 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: That other rifle in 30-40 Krag
- Replies: 2
- Views: 81
Re: That other rifle in 30-40 Krag
Mighty nice looking Winchester carbine, I'd love to have one to play with!
- Fri May 10, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Two Krag1898 Rifles Restoration Complete
- Replies: 13
- Views: 560
Re: Two Krag1898 Rifles Restoration Complete
Unfortunately, the 'icloud' photos will disappear, in a month or so, and your post will lose its context and usefulness.
I like the wood on your rifle with the m-1898 (Dickson) three-notch rear sight. Is this wood a European or possibly a Claro walnut?
I like the wood on your rifle with the m-1898 (Dickson) three-notch rear sight. Is this wood a European or possibly a Claro walnut?
- Fri May 10, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: SRS Request
- Replies: 9
- Views: 267
Re: SRS Request
"Texxut' - Your rifle looks very correct to me. The original 'case' finish of the Krag receiver, side-plate, and magazine-gate, will often wear to a 'silvery' appearance. The muzzle area of your barrel has the finish-wear, imparted by the wood 'cradles', built into the Ordnance Department shipp...
- Thu May 09, 2024 5:10 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: SRS Request
- Replies: 9
- Views: 267
Re: SRS Request
'Texxut' - Welcome to the KCA Forum! You have a nice looking model 1898 Krag rifle. There is no listing for serial number 374869 in the SRS Data. Only around 4% of the U.S. Krag serial numbers were actually found by researchers digging through old government documents. Your rifle, 374869, was assemb...
- Thu May 09, 2024 4:18 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Newbie here. Identity old firearm looking for parts too
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1756
Re: Newbie here. Identity old firearm looking for parts too
In 1902, Springfield Armory built 100 'experimental/trial' Krag rifles with 26 inch barrels. These were called Board of Ordnance & Fortifications Rifles and were tested at Fort Drum, N.Y. The intent was to have a compromise ('combined services') Krag, that eliminated the need to have both a carb...