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- Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:25 am
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Formal attire
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4772
Re: Formal attire
IMO - Too many flamingos and not enough Krags! It will never work as an ugly Christmas sweater!
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:52 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Grandpa's Krag
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4836
Re: Grandpa's Krag
With a family heirloom, like yours, I recommend using and shooting it, as altered by your grandfather and Dad. If you want to 'dress up' your Krag a bit, a replacement side-plate costs about $20. The forearm tip could be simply plugged or added to and reshaped. The front sight-base 'dovetail' could ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:44 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Grandpa's Krag
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4836
Re: Grandpa's Krag
'Sturgeon', welcome to the KCA Forum. It is very cool that you have inherited your Grandfather's Krag! As you have surmised, it has been altered from its original U.S. Military configuration. Likely, this was done to make the rifle more handy for 'hunting'. Your model 1898 Krag, serial number 139104...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: European Krags
- Topic: What to do now?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6687
Re: What to do now?
I recommend keeping both Norwegian Krags. Three rounds is hardly a test of a rifle or load's accuracy. Maybe, the rifle just doesn't 'like' the IMR-4350 load or the 140 grain match bullet! The 'long rifle' should be disassembled and checked for pressure points, binding, and warpage of the stock and ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:04 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: I can smell ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6620
I can smell ...
... the G.I. bore-cleaner (and Joe), from here!
General Patton did not approve of the work of Bill Mauldin. Patton thought the 'hobo' appearance of Willy and Joe was bad for morale.
General Patton did not approve of the work of Bill Mauldin. Patton thought the 'hobo' appearance of Willy and Joe was bad for morale.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:13 am
- Forum: European Krags
- Topic: The Krag in South Africa.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6425
Re: The Krag in South Africa.
Thanks for the link! That is a very interesting Steyr made model 1894 Norwegian Krag, serial #70. (The text wrongly states Norwegian manufacture). This rifle is beautifully carved with the battle honors of J.F.W. Mostert, who became a very prominent Boer leader. Definitely a museum piece, with only ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11920
Re: School Rifles with JFC Stock Cartouche
FWIW - That looks mighty convincing to me.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:09 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Feeling Lucky?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4544
Re: Feeling Lucky?
'Waterman', did you have to pee?
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:27 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Feeling Lucky?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4544
Re: Feeling Lucky?
A liberated woman who has everything! ... ?
(p.s. - It can't be easy to pee, wearing chainmail).
(p.s. - It can't be easy to pee, wearing chainmail).
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:09 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Feeling Lucky?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4544
Feeling Lucky?
You would have to be ... to 'touch off' this piece of Khyber handiwork chambered in .303 British!
(A recent GunBroker auction item).
I think all the markings, including the Kabul Arsenal crest, are bogus.
You do have to admire the creativity.
(A recent GunBroker auction item).
I think all the markings, including the Kabul Arsenal crest, are bogus.
You do have to admire the creativity.