Krag Collectors Association Forum

Thanks for correcting my angles. Sadly these were used with blanks, (I assume the Krags were as well at one time), but never cleaned. They all had heavy barrel/chamber build ups that have collected moisture that has created some rust. So mainly I am cleaning up the barrels/chambers and coating them ...

Yep that is the one! Well that was a simple mystery!!! Thanks for the help in solving it!!!! Greatly appreciated. On to cleaning them up to help preserve them even though they are not being used I cannot see them sitting like that!!! Trying to post some pics. Thanks ike IMG_7152.JPG IMG_7151.JPG IMG...

Yep that is the one! Well that was a simple mystery!!!

Trying to post some pics. Does this forum need a hosting site for pictures? If so what is everyone using lately??? Thanks ike

Thank you for the welcome. The Krags were buried in the back of the rack, not really used for ceremonies, from what I am told, they simple use the garands for parade and volleys. They also have a few 1903s as well. The Krags are not chrome or nickel, just finished as the were originally and seem to ...

Dick thanks for the response!! I double checked and its postal for sure. What I do need to correct is that the butt plate definitely says "GTG" however the side plate appears to be stamped and might say "G GTG AL"?? I didn't photograph all of them but I think I remember some clea...

Hello all been around military rifles for a long time now. I volunteered to clean up the local American Legion's drill riles. Low and behold there are some Krags in the mix. The Legion has been around a long time! Most of the Krags have "GTG POTAL" markings on the side plates that have bee...