Search found 4 matches

by Kettle88343
Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Some museums have bad examples
Replies: 10
Views: 4013

Re: Some museums have bad examples

No idea if they are good or bad but last year I was fortunate to visit Springfield Armory NHS in Springfield, MA, and the West Point Museum. Maybe of interest... https://i.imgur.com/4niDhWJ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NDj6S9t.jpg Krag at the bottom... https://i.imgur.com/iWNB5dJ.jpg Krag at the bottom.....
by Kettle88343
Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Pics of my Krag 1898 Sporter
Replies: 4
Views: 1920

Re: Pics of my Krag 1898 Sporter

These are scans from a reprint of a 1927 Bannerman catalog. Note the Krag-related items:

Image

Image

Image
by Kettle88343
Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Pics of my Krag 1898 Sporter
Replies: 4
Views: 1920

Re: Pics of my Krag 1898 Sporter

The detailed reply is greatly appreciated. Regarding the serial number, may I ask, what is the benefit of finding it listed? Regarding the front sight: https://i.imgur.com/Xqa1EPJ.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/nEAzZvX.jpg?1 A slightly different angle of the rear sight: https://i.imgur.com/plTosBn.jpg?1 ...
by Kettle88343
Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:18 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Pics of my Krag 1898 Sporter
Replies: 4
Views: 1920

Pics of my Krag 1898 Sporter

Favor, have a look at the photos. I got this rifle many years ago and have no idea if anything can be determined from the photos, but the sporterizing job seems to be well-executed, and I wonder if it is apparent who did the job and when. Anything that leaps out at seasoned collectors would be of in...