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- Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:47 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
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Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
And THERE'S an interesting angle (bad pun) that I'd not considered. The drill/school guns were not made for combat, but the PCRs were . . . and that 4" extra reach could be put to good use.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:53 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18957
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Whig, Since you are the only person i know to have a genuine/probable/possible real PCR, did Joe Farmer say anything about this point? For that matter, did he EVER tell you what the feature was that convinced him yours was real? And, if he did, are you at liberty to divulge what that feature was, or...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18957
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
One key point that is seldom mentioned is that the bayonet lug for those "short rifles" intended for use with the 1905 bayonet is beveled at the front like that of a 1903. This was done because - while the bayonets are completely interchangeable - they latch differently, and the bevel make...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:02 am
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: I can smell ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13139
Re: I can smell ...
Speaking of GI bore cleaner - I have a LOT of the stuff, much still in sealed cartons from the Johnson Wax Company in 1941. Wonder if there is any collector (or shooter) interest?
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:25 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9999
Re: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock
Well, I’m leaning on the 50% that your hunch may be right because that means I don’t have to try to find a .22 caliber practice rifle to buy😂 Not clear on how having (POSSIBLY) having the stock for one would eliminate the "need" to have the whole gun? :o Physically, the stocks are identic...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:45 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9999
Re: My 2nd Krag - May 1903 Rifle in 1900 Stock
Or perhaps a .22 Gallery Practice rifle? Then there is the whole 1892 and 1896 arena. Short and long-stocked carbines, a "school gun"? Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!!
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:35 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Friendly skies? bummer insignia!
- Replies: 5
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Re: Friendly skies? bummer insignia!
Also, no armament? And - what's that hanging beneath the fuselage?
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:38 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18957
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
My "school gun" - which I believe to be authentic - has the same small [JFC} cartouche as is shown in the first photo in this thread. I have seen others with normal [JSA/date] stamps. As to overstamps, my 1892/96 rifle has [BA-WJ] over an illegible JSA cartouche.
Re: Ruger
Others might. I am fortunate to have a GOOD 'congress-critter', the Hon. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA1). My wife baby-sat for him when he was a kid - old family acquaintances. Comes from a family of rice farmers, honest, pro-gun, anti-Biden - what's not to like?
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:55 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Interesting Florida Gun Shop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6589
Re: Interesting Florida Gun Shop
Thanks a lot for sharing, Chuck. I'm sure we can all remember when shops like that were all over, and the darker and mustier the better! Times have surely changed. There was always an air of mystery about what might be in the corner, or in the back room . . .