Krag Collectors Association Forum

If the 22nd Amendment had been more carefully crafted, we would not have to worry about Michael and by association, 8 more years of Barack . . . But, back in 1947, no one had considered the possibility of a woman (?) president, so the spousal aspect was - unfortunately - not covered. And, inconvenie...

no18-01.JPG Model 1884 experimental "flat-latch" rod-bayonet rifle #318991, issued to my distant cousin CPT Manning. His company B, 23rd Infantry was one of the units to which the 1,000 rifles were issued for trials. I have owned it for about 45 years. Did not "come down in the famil...

Definitely the nadir of the Roman church, though the long-tolerated fondling of altar-boys probably runs a close second.

What Chuck said!!!

Would be interested in hearing about your trapdoors and rolling blocks (but ONLY those made at Springfield). TIA!

And, then of course, there is always the possibility that Joe Farmer's data is flawed . . . .

I've always been struck by the fact(?) that the exact date was (apparently) not important enough back in the day to be remembered. There's never been any doubt about July 4th. And, while the slavery-ending event is certainly worthy of commemoration, to suggest that it replace our national day is lud...

Does anyone know how to disassemble the extractor on a gallery practice? Or a parts diagram? I am suspecting but fearful it takes a barrel removal. Jeremy Yes, it does. I need to fix mine too. I suspect rust, a broken spring, bent pin, etc. My plate moves VERY sluggishly, and never 'snaps' home as ...

No I have not - due to various reasons, almost everything gun related that requires physical activity is pretty much on hold right now. Would still like to get together, but I pretty much don't/can't do ANYTHING in summertime any more.

That's better - I was completely turned around; know what they look like birds-eye, right side up, otherwise not so much . . . thanks.