Krag Collectors Association Forum

Thank you for the information. I had done some quick searches on line and in Poyer's book, but hadn't found any references. So this is good. I mostly lurk on this forum but really enjoy all the discussions on Kragology. I have three rifles plus an ongoing scout rifle project.

I've run across an interesting krag rifle with R.D.R mark behind the trigger guard and no other marks or cartouche. Is this a legitimate field repair stock or otherwise? Thanks for any insight you all can provide. Sorry no picture.
Kerry

Thanks. The m1917 is a Danish return.

<r>I had the same problem with an 1898 Krag rifle (1900) I bought on gunbroker. Case split at the neck and body reformed to 3006. Nice rifle for a nice priCe, I thought. Had it rebarreled with a gi barrel I found on eBay. So $250 later I now have a shootable rifle. Still cleaning the bore out though...

I just bought a barrel band with the sling loop from movieman630 on ebay. I think he had more. This is probably what you're looking for. check that out.
Kerry

I believe you have 6.5x55 ammo , for the Swedish Mauser primarily. Mfg by Haerens ammunition Arsenal, Denmark. This from picture 517, page 228 of Crown Jewels, The Mauser in Sweden by Dana Jones. It's reported there to cause dangerous barrel fouling and therefore dangerous to shoot. Hopefully some o...

Along these line there is Krag ammo at Selway armory from pci. Anybody know if this is good for my 1898's?
Kerry