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- Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:02 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 19964
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
Hammer, It's also important to point out that not all school rifles are stamped with the J.F.C. cartouche! I have a couple that are not stamped J.F.C. but are good examples of school rifles overall. It has been determined that official, real, Philippine Constabulary rifles from Manila are not stampe...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:01 am
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: Winter Project Completed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4830
Re: Winter Project Completed
Here's your problem: There are too many empty rack spaces. You desperately need a bunch of Krag rifles to fill those spots! I do like to see the humidity in the low 40s. That's what I keep mine at. Need a dehumidifier going frequently if not constantly. Very nice. I hope there's an inside release to...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:23 am
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6515
Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
Great news. You're in good hands! Oh, and make sure the firing pin is there. That was the only thing I needed for mine when I got it. Keep us posted.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6515
Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
Hosmer should see this and respond sometime soon!
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:30 am
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6515
Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
I referred to op's TD as a Model 1884 solely because the SN of his rifle 434153 is listed in the SRS records as an "84R". That's why Dick needs to comment.
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6515
Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
I'll copy and post here what I posted on another forum where op initially had this nice TD rifle: Springfield Trapdoor rifle Model 1884 rifle is listed in Volume 2 of the Springfield Research Service records as having been issued to Company "M" 3rd Texas Volunteer Infantry Unit in 1898. Th...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:38 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Front sight height?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10419
Re: Front sight height?
Scott, I was out of town and just got home and snapped a couple pictures. I also found a few from my archives to post. The two top pictures show what you asked for, I believe. One is a short blade and one is a longer blade. The angle of the picture may seem like the mic is not lined up on the barrel...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10532
Re: Amoskeag Auction
Auction house charges a big percentage to sell. They charge a big percentage to buy. They wind up making around 50% of the proceeds of the guns sold. This is why almost all auctioneers are multi millionaires. Make up your own mind of whether it's worth it or not. They do a lot of work, pictures, adv...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:59 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10532
Re: Amoskeag Auction
The two Model 1899 carbines I had low bids on sold for over 3X my bid!! $2,000 for a Model 1899 carbine. They were nice but nothing special other than all correct.
Wow! Glad I have what I need. Can't afford this market anymore. Time to sell some, I guess...
Wow! Glad I have what I need. Can't afford this market anymore. Time to sell some, I guess...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:22 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10532
Re: Amoskeag Auction
mattau, The one you referenced above: "An 1896 carbine (lot 75, s/n 31166) was sold earlier today by Milestone auctions. $900 for what looked like a complete original." I had a low bid on also but didn't want to pay much and chase after it. Around $1,200 after added costs. I was interested...