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by Dick Hosmer
Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Replies: 21
Views: 1023

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...
by Dick Hosmer
Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:47 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Replies: 21
Views: 1023

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.
by Dick Hosmer
Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Replies: 21
Views: 1023

Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche

Whig, Since you are the only person i know to have a genuine/probable/possible real PCR, did Joe Farmer say anything about this point? For that matter, did he EVER tell you what the feature was that convinced him yours was real? And, if he did, are you at liberty to divulge what that feature was, or...
by Dick Hosmer
Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Replies: 21
Views: 1023

Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche

One key point that is seldom mentioned is that the bayonet lug for those "short rifles" intended for use with the 1905 bayonet is beveled at the front like that of a 1903. This was done because - while the bayonets are completely interchangeable - they latch differently, and the bevel make...
by Dick Hosmer
Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:02 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: I can smell ...
Replies: 2
Views: 201

Re: I can smell ...

Speaking of GI bore cleaner - I have a LOT of the stuff, much still in sealed cartons from the Johnson Wax Company in 1941. Wonder if there is any collector (or shooter) interest?
by Dick Hosmer
Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock
Replies: 15
Views: 623

Re: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock

Well, I’m leaning on the 50% that your hunch may be right because that means I don’t have to try to find a .22 caliber practice rifle to buy😂 Not clear on how having (POSSIBLY) having the stock for one would eliminate the "need" to have the whole gun? :o Physically, the stocks are identic...
by Dick Hosmer
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:45 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock
Replies: 15
Views: 623

Re: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock

Or perhaps a .22 Gallery Practice rifle? Then there is the whole 1892 and 1896 arena. Short and long-stocked carbines, a "school gun"? Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!!
by Dick Hosmer
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Friendly skies? bummer insignia!
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: Friendly skies? bummer insignia!

Also, no armament? And - what's that hanging beneath the fuselage?
by Dick Hosmer
Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:38 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Replies: 21
Views: 1023

Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche

My "school gun" - which I believe to be authentic - has the same small [JFC} cartouche as is shown in the first photo in this thread. I have seen others with normal [JSA/date] stamps. As to overstamps, my 1892/96 rifle has [BA-WJ] over an illegible JSA cartouche.
by Dick Hosmer
Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Ruger
Replies: 1
Views: 206

Re: Ruger

Others might. I am fortunate to have a GOOD 'congress-critter', the Hon. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA1). My wife baby-sat for him when he was a kid - old family acquaintances. Comes from a family of rice farmers, honest, pro-gun, anti-Biden - what's not to like?