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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:44 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Grandpa's Krag
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3899
Re: Grandpa's Krag
'Sturgeon', welcome to the KCA Forum. It is very cool that you have inherited your Grandfather's Krag! As you have surmised, it has been altered from its original U.S. Military configuration. Likely, this was done to make the rifle more handy for 'hunting'. Your model 1898 Krag, serial number 139104...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: European Krags
- Topic: What to do now?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5316
Re: What to do now?
I recommend keeping both Norwegian Krags. Three rounds is hardly a test of a rifle or load's accuracy. Maybe, the rifle just doesn't 'like' the IMR-4350 load or the 140 grain match bullet! The 'long rifle' should be disassembled and checked for pressure points, binding, and warpage of the stock and ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:04 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: I can smell ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5029
I can smell ...
... the G.I. bore-cleaner (and Joe), from here!
General Patton did not approve of the work of Bill Mauldin. Patton thought the 'hobo' appearance of Willy and Joe was bad for morale.
General Patton did not approve of the work of Bill Mauldin. Patton thought the 'hobo' appearance of Willy and Joe was bad for morale.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:13 am
- Forum: European Krags
- Topic: The Krag in South Africa.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5892
Re: The Krag in South Africa.
Thanks for the link! That is a very interesting Steyr made model 1894 Norwegian Krag, serial #70. (The text wrongly states Norwegian manufacture). This rifle is beautifully carved with the battle honors of J.F.W. Mostert, who became a very prominent Boer leader. Definitely a museum piece, with only ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9977
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
FWIW - That looks mighty convincing to me.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:09 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Feeling Lucky?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4159
Re: Feeling Lucky?
'Waterman', did you have to pee?
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:27 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Feeling Lucky?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4159
Re: Feeling Lucky?
A liberated woman who has everything! ... ?
(p.s. - It can't be easy to pee, wearing chainmail).
(p.s. - It can't be easy to pee, wearing chainmail).
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:09 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Feeling Lucky?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4159
Feeling Lucky?
You would have to be ... to 'touch off' this piece of Khyber handiwork chambered in .303 British!
(A recent GunBroker auction item).
I think all the markings, including the Kabul Arsenal crest, are bogus.
You do have to admire the creativity.
(A recent GunBroker auction item).
I think all the markings, including the Kabul Arsenal crest, are bogus.
You do have to admire the creativity.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:48 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Home at Last from Florida
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3164
Re: Home at Last from Florida
Cool Beans, Paul!
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:08 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Home at Last from Florida
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3164
Re: Home at Last from Florida
Maybe I'll hop over to Canada, tomorrow, on the almost finished 'Gordie Howe' Bridge!