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by Dick Hosmer
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:39 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Correct rear sight?
Replies: 6
Views: 1164

Re: Correct rear sight?

Chuck, I don't think there's ANYTHING to disagree about, nor did I mean to infer that you were suggesting he change his sight.

On a different note, hope to get the photos of 389182 taken and off to you this week.
by Dick Hosmer
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:58 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Correct rear sight?
Replies: 6
Views: 1164

Re: Correct rear sight?

Not to quarrel, but if the rifle is in fine condition, with a perfect match of handguard to stock, it is not IMPOSSIBLE that the 1901 is original, so I'd recommend proceding with caution. The rule of thumb USED to be that a 1901 indicated regular army use, and a 1902, militia issuance. That seems to...
by Dick Hosmer
Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Krag rifle in current CMP auction
Replies: 15
Views: 1446

Krag rifle in current CMP auction

A friend called my attention to this.

https://cmpauction.thecmp.org/detail.as ... ade-208823

For those of us holding Krags, it's nice to see prices at that level - the rifle is nice, but far from minty.
by Dick Hosmer
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: I'll Take A Cracked Krag Bolt Any Day...
Replies: 4
Views: 852

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

OUCH!!! But what a neat guy - need more like him, lots more . . . Wear shooting glasses, don't shoot alone, etc.
by Dick Hosmer
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:40 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: You heard it here first
Replies: 3
Views: 517

Re: You heard it here first

I'm betting we see The Cackler before then. Gonna be a long, hot, nasty summer - don't know if Brandon will hold up. Every slip of the lip will show how far gone he is. And, for those who say he gave his whole life in service to his country - I say he was WELL compensated, both over AND under the ta...
by Dick Hosmer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: M1898 Krag carbines
Replies: 44
Views: 12067

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. Yes, it would, but the list is from long ago, and I just wasn't noting thaings like that, unfortunately. ...
by Dick Hosmer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?
Replies: 28
Views: 3124

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

Wasn't the whole thing also posted here - and so should be available somehow - or was it by link reference only? Hope it isn't gone - was kinda neat . . .
by Dick Hosmer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: M1898 Krag carbines
Replies: 44
Views: 12067

Re: M1898 Krag carbines

If not announced previously, I have found my old file, compiled over the years, of 1898 carbines that I had reason at the time of entry to believe were genuine. I only saw a very few of them in person and was not keeping track of physical details. All that I can say is that I did not enter anything ...
by Dick Hosmer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Boxer Rebellion II: Revenge of the Boxers
Replies: 8
Views: 1074

Re: Boxer Rebellion II: Revenge of the Boxers

I've read numerous articles both ways on the China/Taiwan issue, and there is no consensus. One faction says they can/will - the other says the negatives for China are too great. You can also get wildly different opinions of China's economy and REAL military capabilities. Having said all that, livin...
by Dick Hosmer
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?
Replies: 28
Views: 3124

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

The test Dick is referring to was performed many years ago by Michael Petrov... and demonstrated that the US Krag was actually incredibly strong. As Dick said... it took a LOT to cause a failure! https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=211013 Rest assured, I woul...