Krag Collectors Association Forum

Navy 'razzle dazzle'?

... was located in Japan!

I added Camp Perry for Paul Steinmayer's benefit.

Sorry Richard, my laptop editing is limited!

You have to be careful with "Sergeant Peep", he is very easily 'knocked' out of the fully raised position.

Heck with Chinese balloons and mysterious drones .... the International Space Station tracks right over my house!

The m-1898 sight was developed for use with a higher velocity cartridge. This sight has a shorter base and peculiar three 'notch' eye-piece. The center notch was used for normal sighting. The outside notches served to correct for strong crosswinds. This sight was discontinued, when the 'hotter' .30-...

Tom - How is the 'clip-guide' retained on your Parkhurst carbine, screw or dovetail?

Is the magazine 'cartridge-lip' a standard one or distinctive, as shown in Mallory's photos?

'Head-Space' is the stuff of madness. For most of us Krag Shooters, it has not been a big issue. The U.S. Krag headspaces on the cartridge-rim. The rim serves as a nice gas-seal. In the event of a case-head separation, it blocks hot high-pressure gases from coming back into the action. There is some...

'Curtis' - Welcome to the KCA Forum! It is always wise to ask first. When shopping for a Krag rifle, I always study the chamber, bore condition, and muzzle-crown with the 'naked-eye'. Close scrutiny should be given to the 'extractor-claw'. The hook and sides of the 'claw' should have finish and pati...