Krag Collectors Association Forum

I found this on the innerweb. Hope it helps. Newton Bolt removal Turn up the bolt handle and draw backwards on the bolt at the same time pressing back on the front trigger. The backwards pressure on the front trigger causes the forward portion of the sear to rise up and engage a detent finger on the...

It doesn't seem like there was any clawing ,scratching or suffering. Just a loud cracking sound and then on to the afterlife. The ocean can be a cruel mistress.

I remember exchanging light bulbs. That reminded me of going to the rexall drug store with dad with a bag of vacumn tubes and a little while later we could watch "wanted dead or alive" again. Times were a lot simpler back then.

Is there a saddle ring on the stock? An original will cost $100 to $150 U.S. You are making the smart move by running a potencial purchase past the members here If you want an original military issue Krag or a good sporter. Always take a look in the buttstock to see if the cleaning rod and oiler are...

From the single picture it looks like a cut down rifle with a sanded stock incorrect front sight and new sling. What is the asking price?

Don't stop ranting. My uncles farm outside kalamazoo had amish on two sides for neighbors. They were always ready to sharp you if you let them. They would put fencing on his land and file papers in town to lay claim to it. He would fire up the john deere tractor and pull the fence out. We would have...

What goes clipity klop, clippity klop, bang, bang, bang? ans.
An amish drive by shooting.

How true. Much like those that fought to keep our nation free before them. Like Douglas MacArthur said "old soldiers never die, they just fade away"

June 3 in Chicago is pretty late for snow. Did a double take this morning when i saw this. It turns out its cottonwood. Not good foR allergies but easy to shovel. LOL.

It is not easy to avoid buying chinese made goods. That stuff is all over this country. Most of it is inferior quality. Some of it is downright dangerous. I try my best to avoid purchasing anything from there. Before WW2 the japanese bought tons of U.S. scrap steel from us. When they attacked us the...