Krag Collectors Association Forum

'Bill': Others, more knowledgeable than I, have said 'Bowers' is very incorrect on Krags.<br /><br />It is very tentative giving a U.S. Krag an exact manufacture date, because of the way they were assembled at Springfield Armory. A numbered Receiver could have 'laid around' for a bit before it was g...

'Bill Rodgers': What source "specifically states" that your model 1898 Krag rifle, serial number 153798, was built in 1899? <br /><br />Krag receivers were numbered prior to being assembled into complete arms. Krags were not built, accepted, or issued in numerical order. Some estimates wou...

<r>I bought 'a pig in a poke' today and successfully bid on a model 1898 Krag on GunBroker. The price was reasonable, probably because of the stock 'cut out' holes and lack of sights.<br /><br />I believe the 1901 cartouched stock and hand-guard were altered to accept the fixtures for a Cummings Sub...

<r>'pcarpenter': The Pacific K1 & K2 base is normally easy to remove from a Krag receiver. It is only locked in place by one set-screw, that makes contact with the receiver where it is machined for the cut-off detent pin. If your's is 'stuck', I imagine it is because of dried grease or rust.<br ...

<r>'pcarpenter': I think 'Parashooter' covered what probably happened in your contact with 'JoeDe'.<br /><br />Thanks for posting pics of your bolt parts. Your bolt body is an 1896 bolt. It looks like your mainspring is 33.5 coils (used on 1896 and early 1898 rifles), and your Firing pin is U.S.<br ...

The value of a correct model 1896 carbine sight is going to be dependent on condition, however, on ebay auctions, they seem to bring $400 to $550, if memory serves me right.

'pcarpenter': Welcome to the KCA Forum. That is an interesting Updated model 1892 Krag you have acquired. <br /><br />Your first step is Free. Turn your rear barrel-band around so that the "U" is on the right side. <br /><br />I think you are correct about the Striker-Rod, it appears to be...

<r>'Rev.e': Here are some aids to help you.<br /><br />1. KCA Schematic and table of part names.<br /><br />2. Photo showing side-plate removed, to easily test follower action.<br /><br />3. Photo showing magazine-door hinge pin rotated, to allow inspection and light lubrication of spring tip and ca...

'Rev.e': Welcome to the KCA Forum.<br /><br />Your description does not clearly communicate the multiple problems you are reporting or provide possible clues.<br /><br />1. Did the cartridges that failed to fire have a strong firing pin indentation on their primers?<br /><br />2. Magazine feed probl...

Krag #356122 was probably assembled around November of 1901. Nothing is very close in Frank Mallory's list in "The Krag Rifle Story".

'Newly', welcome to the KCA Forum.