Krag Collectors Association Forum

Whoa - yes, you read that right. Trying to button up a pretty cool (to me at least) Krag project (THANKS WHIG). The stock I have currently had about an inch and a half taken from the butt to install a modified butt plate. I'd like to return to original configuration and buying a broken stock is one ...

All - I haven't quite nailed it down, but I'll either sell or swap this for a carbine starter, or rebuild it as the rifle it was. The barrel won't be cut. Replacing the fore-end, adding a hand gaurd, and then extending the butt stock (toughest task) to original length will go a long way.<br /><br />...

<r>Here's the shots I have of the bolt side.<br /><br />This has given me great pause on the direction of this project.<br /><br /><blockquote>That appears to be a "hard struck" six, not uncommon. Krag stampings can be deceiveing . An examination of the other side of the receiver and the b...

<r>Here's a closeup of the receiver...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>That appears to actually be a model 1896. The serial number is near the end of model 1896 production. Might be best to keep it full length and restore it or swap it and let someone else do it. Just a thought.</blockquote...

Thanks Whig, I'll have to roll that around. The serial is 105510. One of the attractive features, for me, because it's an antique and I won't pay a transfer. I plan on getting my c&r this year, but haven't yet.<br /><br /><br />And thanks for the welcome!!<br /><br /><blockquote>I'm going out ri...

<r>Hey all -<br /><br />I've a 1898 full length rifle that was given to me nearly a decade ago that is all original, and didn't want to mess with. But I love the cartridge, the action, and the accuracy.<br /><br /> I set out searching for a base for a deer / elk carbine project and found a 100k seri...