Krag Collectors Association Forum

Frank Mallory and William Brophy both wrote a chapter on the Philippine Constabulary/School Rifles in their Krag books. The chapters throw some light, but, also create some confusion, at least in my mind, on the subject. Brophy shows pictures of a Springfield Armory produced short rifle with a J.F.C...

FWIW - I don't own a 'School Rifle' and have seen more suspect ones, than real ones. To add to the confusion, "Philippine Constabulary carbines" and "School Rifles" are both technically, a "United States magazine carbine, model of 1899, adapted for knife bayonet and gun slin...

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Ned, it's funny to people who know & like Polish food and enjoy the beginning of April!

McDonald's has selected Cleveland and Detroit, as trial markets, for a new 'International Offering'.

Sorry Toledo, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee & Chicago, you lost out, .... introducing "The McPierogi" !

Very nice, but, I would distract 'break-ln' thieves by concealing the entrance, with a liquor cabinet in front of the door!

Out of curiosity, what is the height of your current front-sight combination and where does it group on target at 50 & 100 yards?

Stockpile some Krag parts, build your library, take-up bullet casting, and devise a 'dry fire' shooting simulator!

'Scottz63' - I was hoping someone would answer your question. Currently, I am not home and in a position to measure some Krag rifles and carbines and provide the measurement the way you have requested. It might help others, to better help you, if a photo of your Krag aftermarket front-sight and your...

The A.W. Peterson Gun Shop was established in Colorado, in 1886, and later moved to Florida. They claim to be the oldest gun shop in the USA. Located on Old 441, between Mount Dora and Tavares, my wife and I were driving by it the other day, while returning from an excursion to Mount Dora. My wife s...