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by Local Boy
Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Why did the US go with the Krag design?
Replies: 35
Views: 4284

Re: Why did the US go with the Krag design?

"That’s how wars were fought in those days. “Firepower” was not a thing." I'm sure the over one million casualties of the Somme Campaign (1 July to 13 November 1916) would beg to differ. The Winds-of-Change seem to keep blowing every where...here's a video concerning the possible adoption ...
by Local Boy
Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Interesting Ammo
Replies: 14
Views: 2265

Re: Interesting Ammo

Thanks guys for your input! I find it very fascinating how cartridges have followed an evolutionary path along with the firearms that were meant to shoot them. BR I believe you spent your time wisely as a youth and I'm sure you have always been a lady charmer. I especially think that the women swoon...
by Local Boy
Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:28 am
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Interesting Ammo
Replies: 14
Views: 2265

Interesting Ammo

One of my buddies is a collector of ammunition and recently acquired cartridges from an estate sale. Looking through the many boxes of cartridges I plucked out some of the rounds that caught my eye and I thought I'd share them with you. Many are very familiar and I'm sure you'll recognize them immed...
by Local Boy
Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Krag Ephemera
Replies: 2
Views: 395

Re: Krag Ephemera

I also couldn't find a serial number when I looked at the photos listed at the sale site.

I'm glad you purchased the documentation as I know their going to a good home.

Hope you find the elusive serial number!
by Local Boy
Fri Mar 25, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: New logo
Replies: 6
Views: 786

Re: New logo

Cute, cute,cute!!! Princess Carp has done well!
by Local Boy
Fri Mar 25, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1896 SRC almost.
Replies: 17
Views: 2555

Re: 1896 SRC almost.

Very nice find!!!

BTW: Here's pics of my Patton Swords:

- Rusty sword is of Springfield manufacture.
- Bottom sword and scabbard are LF&C
by Local Boy
Fri Mar 25, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Show me a nice stock Cartouche
Replies: 39
Views: 6288

Re: Show me a nice stock Cartouche

More cartouches BTW: The top cartouche is located on my chromed ceremonial Krag that received much interest at a recent gun show. Many folks had taken pictures of it as they had never seen a chromed Krag before. Even had a couple teenage boys stop by the table and comment "Check-it-out, a bling...
by Local Boy
Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:10 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: "Smithy" - ARRRRRRGH!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 895

Re: "Smithy" - ARRRRRRGH!!!

Village Blacksmiths have had to become much more creative these days to make ends meet.

https://villagesmithy.com

Nothing like a steak tenderized with a hammer/anvil and cooked over an open forge.
by Local Boy
Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:25 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: finished
Replies: 11
Views: 2421

Re: finished

Simply Awesome!!! Well Done!!!
by Local Boy
Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Check and Double Check .30 Remington
Replies: 18
Views: 3066

Re: Check and Double Check .30 Remington

Hi Red Hot Chili Culpepper,

I usually buy the bayonet first then the gun.

Here's a lonely little Remington Model 14 carbine that needs a home and some TLC.

I especially like the trigger guard wrap!!!

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/924298479