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by butlersrangers
Thu Jun 25, 2015 4:55 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Sideplate Scope Mount for 1898 Sporter
Replies: 12
Views: 8150

Re: Sideplate Scope Mount for 1898 Sporter

<r>John M11: I see your point on the Scope. You hunt at longer ranges in Arizona than we do in the Michigan woods!<br /><br />Model 1898 Krag side-plates sell for $12 to $15. It would be worth your while to try a different side-plate.<br /><br />You are correct about the potential for some roughness...
by butlersrangers
Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:58 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Sideplate Scope Mount for 1898 Sporter
Replies: 12
Views: 8150

Re: Sideplate Scope Mount for 1898 Sporter

"John M11": Welcome to the KCA Forum.<br /><br />In regard to your Side-Plate, I've got nothing! I have not seen that alteration to a Krag side-plate before. <br /><br />It seems like a bad idea. Any irregularity to the inside surface of the side-plate would risk causing cartridge feed pro...
by butlersrangers
Tue Jun 23, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Identifying my buddy's new Krag Carbine
Replies: 21
Views: 11383

Re: Identifying my buddy's new Krag Carbine

" ....... and someone didn't know exactly what he was buying and got it for a song".
by butlersrangers
Tue Jun 23, 2015 2:40 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Questions on my 1899 Kraig
Replies: 14
Views: 8693

Re: Questions on my 1899 Kraig

<r>'muleyy': Your rear sight's spring (1898 model sight base) should appear like this from the bottom.<br /><br /> <IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/krag-1898_sgt-bottom.jpg"><s>[img]</s><URL url="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/...
by butlersrangers
Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:46 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Joe DeChristopher link?
Replies: 5
Views: 17456

Re: Joe DeChristopher link?

I'm making this post to bring up useable DeChristopher link for KCA member.
by butlersrangers
Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Questions on my 1899 Kraig
Replies: 14
Views: 8693

Re: Questions on my 1899 Kraig

<r>'muleyy': Your Krag, #482456, was built as a Model 1898 Rifle, around September, 1903, near the end of Krag rifle production. Krag receivers were numbered prior to assembly and went into parts bins. They were not built and issued in numerical order, so dating is approximate.<br /><br />I agree wi...
by butlersrangers
Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Production Dates for the Redfield Model 70K Sight
Replies: 1
Views: 1576

Re: Production Dates for the Redfield Model 70K Sight

According to Nick Stroebel's book, "Old Gunsights & Rifle Scopes":

Redfield introduced the #70 Micrometer Receiver Sight in the early 1940s. It was offered with both the coin-slotted 'Hunter' knobs and knurled 'Target' knobs. Production of the #70 ended in 1964.
by butlersrangers
Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Identifying my buddy's new Krag Carbine
Replies: 21
Views: 11383

Re: Identifying my buddy's new Krag Carbine

IMHO, your friend bought a rare model 1898 carbine in very nice condition. He should forget 'Deer Hunting' with this Krag, due to its scarcity and high value. The "No Drill" Redfield #70-K rear sight should be removed and 'Cut-Off' replaced. It would be wise to contact Joe DeChristopher or...
by butlersrangers
Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Identifying my buddy's new Krag Carbine
Replies: 21
Views: 11383

Re: Identifying my buddy's new Krag Carbine

Your buddy lucked out! I would like to see the front sight.<br /><br /> The stock, hand-guard, rear-sight (carbine sight is worth $600), and barrel-band are 1898 carbine. The receiver #133XXX is in the model 1898 carbine range and was built in 1898. <br /><br />Only 5,000 model 1898 carbines were ma...
by butlersrangers
Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:00 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Butt Plate
Replies: 6
Views: 4720

Re: Butt Plate

<r>'S.B.': The knurled end of the oil container can be seen below the three cleaning-rod ends. (There is some confusing reflection because the 'oiler' is nickel plated).<br /><br />The 'oiler' is put in the bottom of the butt-trap 1st. Then the 3 rods are inserted into their individual holes and kee...