Krag Collectors Association Forum

Nicely said "Butlers rangers". At best an srs hit is only part of the history of a Krag rifle or carbine. I enjoy my small group of Krags for what they are now. I am sure each one would have quite the story to tell. It's nice to know part of the history of a Krag but just as nice to imagin...

<r>I picked this sight up recently. It is obvious that someone tried to create a carbine sight out of a rifle sight. I would like to get it back to it's original configuration. Maybe by welding over it and sanding it smooth. Any other ideas, or just leave it as is? <IMG src="https://kragcollectorsas...

I have used sno-seal for years on my boots. It certainly waterproofs as advertised. I have some pecards conditioner for antique leather. I will start with that. I believe it also contains bees wax.
Thanks again, kc

That bayonet is in great condition for its age. I will try some of that conditioner on my scabbard. Thanks for the tip. The bayonet looks good on your school rifle. Thanks again.

Thank you for aiming me in the right direction. When I compared this bayonet to my other "good" one I could see that the guard was bent back towards the catch. Someone must have tried stabbing a tank to death with it! I will try and bend it back where it belongs.
Thanks again, kc

I guess it's the lighting in the photo that looks like gunk or paint. The inner ring is clean with no obstructions. It still does not fit. I left the rest of the bayonet "as found". It seems to be about 8 thousands of an inch undersize. I did not want to ream it out until I learned more ab...

<r>I measured the inside ferrule it is .612. I think it is a krag bayonet. I could be wrong on that. Were these used on any other rifles? I cleaned the grime out with steel wool. You would really have to force this on the barrel to get it to fit.<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/ph...

Helli to the forum: I recently picked up a krag bayonet dated 1896. It will not fit on either of my 1898 krag rifles.the catch goes on ok it is the ferrule that is too small to go on the barrel. Was there a difference in barrel diameter between rifles? I have a 1901 dated bayonet that fits both rifl...

It must have been stamped during a rare east coast earthquake.

<r>Thank you for the info. That's a nice surprise on their value! I bought a 1903 Springfield in the early eighties for half that price. I think It compliments the rifle nicely. Thanks again, kc<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/20191011_150253.gi...