Krag Collectors Association Forum

Yes 'gnoahhh', those are all good ideas. I am thinking Cataract Tool did something like soldering a block or base on a side-plate.

If I ever pursue making a 'replica Cataract rig', I will use a side-plate and barrel-band that someone ruined by 'refinishing'.

IMHO - I really think this gets over thought. I think the greatest danger is 'under loads' that risk Detonation.<br /><br />I would use 'starting' loads, for 6.5X55 Swede, from an up-to-date manual, like Hornady's and use medium burning powders like IMR-3031, 4895, or 4064. A good way to lower press...

<r>I guess I will order a copy of this 1899 reprint from Cornell Publications. Hopefully, it shows better detail of the Cataract Mount.<br /><br />Note - The catalog page shows a (Long) Lee-Enfield with the Cataract equipment.<br /><IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/ya...

<r>Model 1898 Krag with cut-off lever in 'cartridge feed' position.<br /><IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/Krag-follower_009.JPG"><s>[img]</s><URL url="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/Krag-follower_00...

<r>'usmc73': You did not say which model Krag you have. <br /><br />(Early model 1892 and early model 1896 Krags had cut-off levers that were "Up" to be 'single shots' and "Down" to be 'repeaters').<br /><br />Most Krags will have later cut-off levers that are "Up" (wit...

It was I, that said, the Krag side-plate is thin. The Cataract mount appears to have a thick block that was 'anchored' to the side-plate.

Plain Old Dave: That's a handsome looking Krag from Norge. I hope the bore is fine and everything matches.

Thanks for sharing, and especially, Thank You for your service!

I think that would be a fun project and would only require altering a side plate and barrel band. It would probably be more comfortable if you shoot right handed, but, could sight with your left-eye.<br /><br />I would love to study one of these mounts. It appears the front ring pivoted on the barre...

<r>Recently 'John M11' asked in the 'Modified Krag Section' about scope-mounts that used the Krag side-plate. He has a model 1898 Krag that was 'sporterized' and has two widely spaced tapped holes in its side-plate.<br /><br />When I responded on his thread, I could not recall any scope-mount that u...

<r>I would advise careful cleaning of old grease & crud from metal surfaces and bore. I start with Hoppes #9 on cleaning patches. For heavier surface deposits, I wipe the metal (and wood) with mineral spirits on a rag and 'burnish' dampened metal crud deposits with a popsicle stick. Wood respond...