Krag Collectors Association Forum

Congratulations but, be careful, they are habit forming!
Steve :D

Now that I have this apart, seems I can't tell any difference in this stacking swivel and one from a 1903 I've got? Inside hand guard is "Tomos" in what appears to be a silver colored paint also, along the sight cut out. Someone has had this off before, probably how it got cracked.<br />St...

Thank you, gentlemen.
Steve

CMP is offering new reproduction barrels for Krags?
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/custom-gunsmithing/#inventorylist
This is what I would do.
Steve

Are the stacking swivel screws peened after installation? If so, would I need to replace swivel and screw at the same time? How is this peening done(special tooling)?<br />And, while I'm at it, to remove the handguard from a 1898 I first remove the rear sight then drop the action out of the stock, t...

<blockquote>Is the Lyman 57 for Krags a "no-drill" sight like the Pacific? <br /><br />I have a sporter that I would like to fit with a 57 but I don't know how they attach and I do not want to drill my rifle at this point. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Brent<br /></blockquote><br />The Lyman 57...

OR said he owned a 1942 '03 with modified stock he wss considering trading for a Krag? I think if you'll check CMPs website his '03 is higher value than highly modified Krag even with a CMP stock on it.
Steve

You guys need to vote Polese Waters and a few others out of office!That would help all of America!
Rant mode off, sorry, Steve

My $.02. I'd think not. A replacement stock for your 03 is available from CMP about $160 with pistol grip?
Steve

Thanx, butlersrangers. Just as I thouught.
Steve