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by Parashooter
Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:21 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Bolt disassembly
Replies: 8
Views: 9874

Re: Bolt disassembly

Hold cocking piece to the rear and rotate bolt sleeve left (counterclockwise) to remove firing assembly from bolt. Release cocking piece, pull front end of mainspring towards rear, tilt firing pin to disconnect doll's-head joint. <br><br>Stop and think if you really need to do the tricky stuff.<br><...
by Parashooter
Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:52 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: "thinging" piece
Replies: 3
Views: 1899

Re: "thinging" piece

Try "c0cking", "kocking" or "coqing". Creativity can always defeat repression.
by Parashooter
Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:59 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Value of my 1898 30-40 Krag
Replies: 4
Views: 2326

Re: Value of my 1898 30-40 Krag

There are some "rules" for classic American stock lines. Among them -<br><br>1. The bottom stock line should point straight from toe to root of triggerguard.<br>2. The bottom line of pistol grip should extend from point of grip to heel.<br><br>If you were to apply these to re-shaping your ...
by Parashooter
Thu Jan 13, 2005 6:38 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Value of my 1898 30-40 Krag
Replies: 4
Views: 2326

Re: Value of my 1898 30-40 Krag

Your rifle would be an interesting vintage Krag sporter if the stock had been shaped in a classic style. As it is, the proportions are likely to repel most knowledgeable buyers and make it unlikely to bring much more than $200 at auction. But you never know. Somebody might love the poor beast!<br><b...
by Parashooter
Sun Jan 09, 2005 5:14 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Krag Chargers Available
Replies: 2
Views: 1914

Re: Krag Chargers Available

Follow the above-posted link for details, including prices from $15 to $55 each.
by Parashooter
Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:53 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Krag Chargers Available
Replies: 2
Views: 1914

Krag Chargers Available

<IMG src="http://telecom.hartford.edu/images/kragcharger2.gif" alt="img"><br><br>While working to perfect the "Swiss-style" Krag charger, I managed to produce enough extras and prototypes that I can now offer them to those who have more spare cash than spare time (the opposite from me!). S...
by Parashooter
Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:22 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Charger design
Replies: 0
Views: 1314

Charger design

<IMG src="http://telecom.hartford.edu/images/kragcharger2.gif" alt="img"><br>Animation repeats after download.<br><br>Handmade from sheet brass, copper, or aluminum. Works for US or Norwegian Krags.<br><br><IMG src="http://telecom.hartford.edu/images/kragcharger2.jpg" alt="img"><br><br>e-mail [email...