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by Local Boy
Sun Aug 20, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check
Replies: 14
Views: 5429

Re: Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check

Thank you for checking 98src!
by Local Boy
Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:19 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Krag Bayonet Tips
Replies: 30
Views: 17760

Re: Krag Bayonet Tips

Hi bote, since no one has commented I'll take a stab at helping you. ::)<br /><br />1. If you haven't already done so I would suggest educating yourself about Krag bayonets. The following sites are good places to start:<br /><br />http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_12.htm<br /><br />http://...
by Local Boy
Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:01 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check
Replies: 14
Views: 5429

Re: Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check

Hey thanks a lot 1911Ron I appreciate the comment!
by Local Boy
Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check
Replies: 14
Views: 5429

Re: Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check

<r>More Photos<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/Krag_Carbin_014ss.jpg"><s>[img]</s><URL url="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/Krag_Carbin_014ss.jpg"><LINK_TEXT text="https://kragcollectorsassociation.o...
by Local Boy
Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check
Replies: 14
Views: 5429

Yet Another SRS and Carbine Check

<r>1. Please perform an SRS check on a Model 1899 S/N 349616 .<br /><br />2. Purchased this Model 1899 Springfield Krag at a local antiques store. Was originally holding out for a descent affordable rifle but the price on this carbine was too good to pass up.<br /><br />3. IMHO, I believe this firea...
by Local Boy
Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:15 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Fakery & Reproduction - where is the line?
Replies: 6
Views: 4075

Re: Fakery & Reproduction - where is the line?

I guess there is no line...<br /><br />Came across this item on Gun Broker while searching the category "Trench Shotguns"<br /><br /><strong><i>"Etching Stencil Flaming Bomb Trench Shotgun Rifle"</i></strong><br /><br />One use device that uses a 9 volt battery for for etching.<b...
by Local Boy
Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:34 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: what's wrong with this?
Replies: 20
Views: 6849

Re: what's wrong with this?

OK I'm trying to learn something here but is there supposed to be a "C" stamped on the eye piece??? Joe Poyer's "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine" 2nd edition, paper back page 173, reads that <i><i><i>"...rear sight was nearly identical to the Model 1902 rifle rear sight ...
by Local Boy
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Rear Sight Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 2102

Re: Rear Sight Questions

Hey thanks butlersrangers for another set of eyes! Didn't even seen the faint "C" on the leafs until you pointed it out. Sorry for the big pics. Thought I shrank them enough before posting.
by Local Boy
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Rear Sight Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 2102

Rear Sight Questions

<r>Found these 3 rear sights at a local gun shop in an RCBS die box labeled "KRAG Sites". The 1896 appeared to be in good shape but one of the 1901 sights was a rusty hulk and the other had been modified. The modified 1901 had some pieces welded to the the base of the leaf and drift slide ...
by Local Boy
Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:14 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: what's wrong with this?
Replies: 20
Views: 6849

Re: what's wrong with this?

Very nice looking sight but the base looks like a 1898 base? One of the photos for the EBay listing shows the "C" on the wrong side. Should be on the left side not the right.