Krag Collectors Association Forum

Bob,

Sound fair. :) They are pretty amazing old guns and this one has a good story to go with it. Thanks!

Regards,

Tom
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Yes,<br><br>It sounds like a Danish Krag Model 1889 long rifle. The calibre is 8x58R. The ammunition is very rare and expensive to buy, but can be reloaded. I have specialty dies for it and use brass made from .45-70 brass, from Buffalo arms. I got dies from CH-4D, a bit pricey but very nice.<br>The...

Mike,<br><br>It is possible. If your gun is "letterable", which means it shows up on the list of known serial numbers, it just depends on how much and how detailed the information is on that gun. One gun I had lettered had only the information about the unit is was issued to. The other one...

I have just recently had two Krags lettered by Frank Mallory at the SRS. There is a huge amount of information in the letters that is not available on the internet!!! One of the guns could only be linked to the company it was issued to, not directly to a soldier. That one has a packet of about 20 pa...

Bighal,<br><br>Glad you found our site and are happy with it. Take a look at our "Photos" section from the homepage. There are some very good photos of the various sight variations and pictures of what to look for in a fake '96 carbine sight. Enjoy!<br><br>Best regards,<br><br>Tom<br>[glb]...

Frank,<br><br>If anyone is having problems or has any questions about the forum or the KCA site, they are welcome to e-mail me directly at tbutts@stny.rr.com . As always, we do our very best to remedy any situation as expeditiously as possible.<br><br>Best regards,<br><br>Tom<br>[glb]<strong>KCA</st...

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Gary,

We got your dues but I am unable to figure out your e-mail address. We need that to enable you to use the member areas of the forum. Please e-mail me your correct e-mail address at tbutts@stny.rr.com

Regards,

Tom
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I have a krag action the top of the receiver is marked STEYR 1897. Can anyone give me more information about what is it and where I might be able to find a barrel ? Thank you for your help.

Roland

Peter,<br><br>Quite a story on this gun. You said you inherited it. I was just wondering, did it belong to a grandfather or someone like that?<br><br>You gave a fairly complete decription. It sounds to me like an 1896 rifle that has been cut down. Does it have a sling or sling swivels? Been sitting ...