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This was clipped from another gun collector forum recently. Collector purchased a vintage Krag from an estate and was provided with the original DCM sales document in letter format. We often caution new collectors to be skeptical about buying the "story" and better to just buy the rifle. T...

While touring the National Museum Of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming last week, I was stopped in my tracks at this ammunition box in the Winchester firearms display. We have all seen bits and pieces of collector Krag ammo and added some to our collections. But here behold, a full original Wood ...

Hey Stretch, NICE project. Hard core collectors will be heard to say, "If you drill it, you kill it". And I have passed by modified Krag receivers that were drilled for the offset scope mount. But your "vintage sporter" with a vintage scope and dark wood finish has caused me to r...

Sorry I was away for a few days. What parts for a Norwegian Krag do you need?

I may be able to help you out.

Jeff The Caterpillar Man

We all agree that 30-40 Krag ammunition, weather factory loaded, or hand loaded from components, will continue to be a challenge to keep our old guns shooting. I always keep an eye open at gun shows, estate sales, gun clubs and even antique malls for "old leftovers". Tattered old paper amm...

While Dick Hosmer is getting his .22 Krag running in another post and Waterman asked about Krag .22 barrel specs I thought I would do a little research. I'm very fortunate to have three different .22 Krags in our collection. And today was inspection and range test day. They include an 1898 Gallery P...

Finished the 2023 Wisconsin Gun Deer with this nice buck. The rifle is a (go ahead and start laughing) Sears JC Higgins. But they are a real sleeper. Assembled in the 1950's for Sears by High Standard in the US. They imported commercial Belgian FN 98 Mauser actions and installed a chrome lined comme...

Happened to see this listing in the RIA auction catalog. Lot 128 next weeks auction. Model 1896 Krag Carbine, documented to a named soldier who served in the 1st USV in Cuba. All the documents are posted. I have no connection and it is NOT my carbine. Just thought you fellas might find it interestin...

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