Krag Collectors Association Forum

I re-used the same rivet, it's called a rivet, but to me, it's a pin with a thin cap or head on the end that retains the guide lip. Finding the end of the rivet/pin on the bottom of the receiver was tricky due to the finishing but once located, it tapped right out. If necessary, I think a new one co...

I've done it, replacing a broken guide lip. Went easier then I thought once I located the bottom of the rivet. Working from the bottom of the reciever, drove it up and out with a punch, drove it back in from the top with a wooden dowel so as not to deform the top of the rivet.

S and S shows the clip for sale on their site.

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So this thread leads me to to want a Krag field guage, but they are out of stock, would a 303 british work? I think rim thickness is the same.

I wonder what the shooter considered "fairly hot"?

Well then, an 1873 it appears to be, thanks for checking yours for me.

Thanks, it is definitely .220 high by a bit over .350 long. Uniform thickness of .055 through out. If not for the thickness, I'd say an 1873 trapdoor. Poyer's book says those were .090 wide.

Need help id'ing this blade please. .05 wide, .220 high, no C mark. Filed down M1986 rifle blade? I was also thinking trapdoor based on height, but the width is wrong per Poyer's book.

Thanks,

I will guess-14th Regiment, New York Guard, the 10 being a rack number.

I tried to pm you, you can pm me the number you want checked