Krag Collectors Association Forum

Might be worth the parts you have, but that's about it. Depends on how bad you want a Krag.

Might check with S&S.

http://www.ssfirearms.com/default.asp

I guess what I'm asking, is do you think the NJ caused the damage, or, did it just remove the rust/crud that was covering already existing damage ?

So, Naval Jelly "decarbonizes" steel? Other than making the metal look like it went thru a fire, what does that mean, and how does it affect the steel?

Very nice looking flinter!

I have a front (upper) barrel band complete with both screws and the stacking swivel. Condition is very good +.

What's the listing # ?

<blockquote>a whole lot lees than if it had been left with the origanial barrel on it, but who knows, we would need to see pictures showing the rifle and it overall condition and all of the markings and if is unaltered other than the match barrel.</blockquote><br /><br />I disagree. If the original ...

As an engineer I once knew liked to say, "It's fine as far as form, fit, and function goes, but it looks like crap." True in this case, no matter how fine the carving is.

Hoppes has a bench rest in their line that is not too pricey. I've had mine for years and it works just fine. I've seen a few of the homemade scissor jack versions. They are a bit too "Bubba" for my taste, but hey, whatever works.