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by Whig
Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:26 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Krag rifle in current CMP auction
Replies: 15
Views: 3100

Re: Krag rifle in current CMP auction

Ist one on highbid muzzle looks rusted bad into end of barrel. 2nd one is a rifle cut down or barrel changed to 22 inches. Rear sight probably rifle. There are nice ones selling out there. Lots of Krags available. Just have to be picky and watch details especially if you can't handle it in person an...
by Whig
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Krag rifle in current CMP auction
Replies: 15
Views: 3100

Re: Krag rifle in current CMP auction

$1200-1300m value. Currently, it would appear, that a "CMP" documentation doubles its value. Not in my book.
by Whig
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:12 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Have you ever...
Replies: 3
Views: 1365

Re: Have you ever...

We're here to help if we only understood what the problem really is...
by Whig
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Krag rifle in current CMP auction
Replies: 15
Views: 3100

Re: Krag rifle in current CMP auction

I never follow any CMP auctions because of prices but this is a wonderful Krag rifle all around. Not worth that price though. Maybe $1200-1300 depending on bore condition. Nice cartouche.
by Whig
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: I'll Take A Cracked Krag Bolt Any Day...
Replies: 4
Views: 1758

Re: I'll Take A Cracked Krag Bolt Any Day...

I give him a lot of credit for not only making it through this ordeal but to make a video to help us be more cautious and aware of these potential injuries. He sure has the scars from this he'll keep with him the rest of his life. Wow!
by Whig
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: I'll Take A Cracked Krag Bolt Any Day...
Replies: 4
Views: 1758

I'll Take A Cracked Krag Bolt Any Day...

...Compared to what Project Eldest Son Produced! 250,000 psi! I have never heard of this program during Vietnam. This stuff was real nasty! Wow! M ajor John L. Plaster, USAR (Ret.). Wreaking Havoc One Round At A Time. American Rifleman. May 2008. During the Vietnam War, the Studies And Observations ...
by Whig
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: M1898 Krag carbines
Replies: 44
Views: 25626

Re: M1898 Krag carbines

That's quite an addition to our small list, Dick. It sure would be nice to know which ones, or how many, are still in the short stocks with the sling and ring and Model 1896 rear sight. Thanks.
by Whig
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: M1898 Krag carbines
Replies: 44
Views: 25626

Re: M1898 Krag carbines

I can share...
by Whig
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: M1898 Krag carbines
Replies: 44
Views: 25626

Re: M1898 Krag carbines

I'm updating the M1898 carbine list since I just saw a listing with good pictures for an authentic early Model 1898 Krag carbine with the 30 inch stock, correct Model 1896 carbine rear sight and sling and ring. Sure looks good to me and has a great serial number 123905. Link is: https://www.gunboard...
by Whig
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?
Replies: 28
Views: 12784

Re: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?

Are you asking theoretically since the 6.5mm cartridge is close to .25 caliber compared to the .30-40 Krag round? Thinking or re-barreling the Krag rifle? The original military 6.5x55 bullet was 156 grains compared to the .30 US at 200 grains. I don't know of a head-to-head comparison since the acti...