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- Thu May 09, 2024 3:05 am
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Newbie here. Identity old firearm looking for parts too
- Replies: 8
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Re: Newbie here. Identity old firearm looking for parts too
Interesting serial number! Assuming that it has not been cut-down, how long is the barrel (30" or 26"), and what is the highest number on the rear sight , 20 or 21?
- Wed May 08, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Two Krag1898 Rifles Restoration Complete
- Replies: 13
- Views: 438
Re: Two Krag1898 Rifles Restoration Complete
How many really excellent (95% +) originals are left? The last were made almost 120 years ago. And the demand simply wasn't there for most of that time. If I wanted a near-original and IF I could afford a G&H restoration, I'd strongly consider it. To each his own, of course, and it IS an exquis...
- Wed May 08, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Two Krag1898 Rifles Restoration Complete
- Replies: 13
- Views: 438
Re: Two Krag1898 Rifles Restoration Complete
While admitting that the end result IS beautiful, the entire process would NOT be my cup of tea. I would FAR rather have a 98-99% un-touched original, than the gussied-up items. An example is the hand-fitted buttplates, and the comments that the bands are 'not quite' interchangeable - not SA practic...
- Thu May 02, 2024 7:03 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Parkhurst carbine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4975
Re: Parkhurst carbine
Would it be possible to alter a 762x54 moisin nagant stripper clip to use the 30-40 round? The difference between the two cartridge's rim diameter is 0.025. For display or to see how it functions. It would be a bit cheaper. Cheaper, yes - and definitely better for using, considering that elaboratel...
- Thu May 02, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Parkhurst carbine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4975
Re: Parkhurst carbine
S and S shows the clip for sale on their site. [https://www.ssfirearms.com/proddetail.asp?prod=K574] That was where I first heard of the device, back in the 70s. Was going to get one, never did. I'd jump on that one! Never know when you'll see another. As to the finish, I'd probably do a GENTLE cle...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: I can smell ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8025
Re: I can smell ...
Ahhh, good old Ebay - should have checked first before last post. I have the 6oz. cans, some loose, some in sealed HEAVY cardboard cartons. Condition is NOS, basically "mint", not scuffed up like some of the Ebay photos. Will advise quantities and prices soon.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:20 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: I can smell ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8025
Re: I can smell ...
Thanks for the interest! I'll check stock and see what I actually have, also take some pics. NOT being "cute" but I truly have NO idea what would be a fair price, or what the shipping situation would be. Don't think it's "hazardous" but it certain is a liquid, which would have to...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:39 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Parkhurst carbine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4975
Re: Parkhurst carbine
That is GREAT, Tom. REALLY happy for you! I've never seen a Parkhurst in over 50 years of collecting. I'm sure that part of that is geographical, living in northern CA, but still . . .
Guess it needs to be added to our database . . . ahem . . . . chuckle . . . ahem. . . .
Guess it needs to be added to our database . . . ahem . . . . chuckle . . . ahem. . . .
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:55 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13730
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Mine seems to have a slight bevel. That is EXACTLY like mine. I'm just not clear why they would take that little extra step if the Krag bayonet was the intended choice. Perhaps they were MEANT for the 1905, and it just wasn't followed up, exactly as KC said? The bevel would have had NO ill effect o...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:47 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13730
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
And THERE'S an interesting angle (bad pun) that I'd not considered. The drill/school guns were not made for combat, but the PCRs were . . . and that 4" extra reach could be put to good use.