Krag Collectors Association Forum

Could just be your spring - too weak to pop the last one up?

<r>I had occasion to dismantly my 1896 today to take handguard measurements,and took the opportunity to pull the side plate and take images. Here they are. Hope they contribute to the resolution to the problem.<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/96...

I'm heading out to a cast bullet match this morning with my 1896 Krag, cartridges loaded on my RCBS Junior I purchased in 1964. Wish I had a nickle for every round put through that press! Oh - Lee dies work just fine, and if you are loading for only that rifle, just neck-size with a Lee collet neck ...

I have got on the hook, thanks, Dick. Looks to be original with a Type III scabbard. Will post later. Thanks again for volunteering to help. Now I need a sling!

I need an 1896 bayonet to match my rifle. That date seems scarce - have a line on one but I'm curious as to how difficult they are to find (and acquire!) Thanks....

I see a 'dillo in the background!! ;)

Find a time travel device somewhere? Exceptional rifles....how are the bores?

Look'n great! More, please!

As a side note, my feeble brain wonders if the lands would necessarily align properly from a sweated-on muzzle sleeve? Might be interesting to see as viewed from the muzzle. Since the front sight bases were brazed on later there could be misalignment of either the front sight (exterior) or the lands...

I am still bothered by the non-matching front sight base and the pin holding the blade in place. It just stands out as "replacement". What about the possible seam?