Krag Collectors Association Forum

<r>I have posted the first photos of my project and as I look at them, it makes me wonder what I was thinking. Actually, I have tried the turpentine as you suggested and the first go around seemed promising. Most of the paint is gone, but the dirt and is still pretty strong. I guess I'll just keep a...

I haven't ignored your requests for photos. I have some taken, but when I finally stumbled in to a way to post them, the message said that the files were too large. Now I have to see what's involved with reducing the size of each photo, but my IT person is in the garden working on her world of joy. ...

The stock looks very good - maybe refinished. With better photos, we may be able to be more helpful. In the meantime, I will be happy to say that if the stock is original and even is refinished carefully, it probably is worth the whole that you've invested so far. The rest of the parts (less the sig...

No one has asked yet, but, if you don't mind our asking, what is the serial number. The carbine looks interesting and, if it is in an appropriate number range, it is still quite valuable as an 1898 Carbine. As Whig said, there are 1896 Carbines out there with rifle sights, they are nevertheless, rea...

Leaving it alone wasn't an option for this particular rifle, so your suggestion about waiting turned out to be the best solution. After a few days and one light treatment of 13oz Plumb at each compass point, the screw came out "like butta". Now I just need to handle some paint spots and so...

Dick, Maybe you should run right over and point out that it's a Model 1896. No FFL's or hassles. Maybe they'll give you a discount. You lucky dog!

Later: Oops, I guess Chuck should go over - you're not that close to Milford, PA. Sorry.

Thank you for the tips. I've done most of the things you have suggested already except for allowing the time you described. I haven't used penetrating oil in years and I don't even know if I have the right product. I'm using 3 in 1 now, but I think what I used to use was just called Penetrating Oil....

I have a steel but plate that will not yield up its screws to, so far, penetrating oil, heat, and taps with a small hammer. Any suggestions for what to try next? I want to clean up an 1873 Trapdoor without using abrasives; I only want to remove years of dirt, paint spatter and general scrapes and, w...

There's a can on eBay as we speak, but the condition is far, far below what you show. Just sayin.

She's too old to reproduce. I like that!

A reason to ban cloning, perhaps.