Krag Collectors Association Forum

I am no Krag expert but have many years experience bringing old firearms back to life, while preserving their collectible value. I suspect that the stock was cut down at some point, or damaged enough so that replacing that part of the front end was the best choice. The stock finish, stain and oil, l...

Just bid on a RCBS two die set. We'll see. Thanks Whig. Primers I got. Powder and projectiles, not so much. What powders and projectiles are recommended?
Larry

I was able to purchase 100 rounds of new Winchester 30-40 brass from Titan Reloading for $28/50rds. Now to find dies...
Larry

I didn't put the barrel and receiver into an electrolysis tank. The metal finishes are in very good condition to begin with, just dirty with old dust and grime. However, the underside of the bolt handle had a sizeable lump of rust that wasn't responding to the steel wool and Hoppes method. It came o...

Butlersrangers, my question was directed to you. I have had good success using West System Epoxy for glue and glass bedding. I'm a boat guy so always have some around. I mix in West #404 Structural Thickener to the desired consistency (runnier for glue, thicker for glass bedding), and gelcoat pigmen...

Nice work! What stain will you use on the new wood to match the old, if any? Will the entire stock get stripped and restained/finished?
Larry

Hmmm, not sure if you know what I'm talking about. It's not high tech by any means. I use a 5 gallon plastic pail, a solution of water and sodium carbonate (washing soda), an old 8 amp battery charger, and a chunk of 3x3 angle bar for an anode. The angle bar, or similar chunk o' steel goes in the p...

Hmmm, Not sure if you know what I'm talking about. It's not high tech by any means. I use a 5 gallon plastic pail, a solution of water and sodium carbonate (washing soda), an old 8 amp battery charger, and a chunk of 3x3 angle bar for an anode. The angle bar, or similar chunk o' steel goes in the pa...

How do you fellas feel about using electrolysis to remove rust from steel? I collect old micrometers, other measuring tools and such and find that it works really well for removing rust without using anything abrasive. It won't remove hot bluing, but will remove the old brown finish on older guns. I...

Hi Larry, Wonderful looking Krag carbine! Somewhere in one of my Krag books it does mention a device or jig that could be used to inlet a stock to except a rear sling swivel. I think it was sent to armories to do field modifications that enabled a carbine to be carried with a sling. It's my belief ...