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Tom
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Hello all,

As I quite often am, I am again looking for some Dane parts. I am in need of two extractors for the Danish Krag. I would also be interested in complete bolts if anyone were to have one or more of those.

Best regards,

Tom
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I have many different Krags in my collection. I shoot reloads from my long rifles to try to keep close to military specs so the sights are on. I use 180 grain factory loads in all of my different sporters. I have never had any problems shooting the factory loads and have very good results in deer hu...

Bob,

Sound fair. :) They are pretty amazing old guns and this one has a good story to go with it. Thanks!

Regards,

Tom
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Yes,<br><br>It sounds like a Danish Krag Model 1889 long rifle. The calibre is 8x58R. The ammunition is very rare and expensive to buy, but can be reloaded. I have specialty dies for it and use brass made from .45-70 brass, from Buffalo arms. I got dies from CH-4D, a bit pricey but very nice.<br>The...

Mike,<br><br>It is possible. If your gun is "letterable", which means it shows up on the list of known serial numbers, it just depends on how much and how detailed the information is on that gun. One gun I had lettered had only the information about the unit is was issued to. The other one...

I have just recently had two Krags lettered by Frank Mallory at the SRS. There is a huge amount of information in the letters that is not available on the internet!!! One of the guns could only be linked to the company it was issued to, not directly to a soldier. That one has a packet of about 20 pa...

Bighal,<br><br>Glad you found our site and are happy with it. Take a look at our "Photos" section from the homepage. There are some very good photos of the various sight variations and pictures of what to look for in a fake '96 carbine sight. Enjoy!<br><br>Best regards,<br><br>Tom<br>[glb]...

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