Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903
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Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903
I have m1898 Springfield krag sn#415626- stock is in good original condition. However, the forend was shortened many years ago exactly 15/16 of an inch to accommodate a longer bayonet grip handle. Were these rifles modified by soldiers to hold different bayonets? Any recommendations? Please help - thanks in advance!
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Re: Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903
krag415626: The modification to your stock is not correct. Either leave it as it is or have a piece of walnut shaped and spliced onto your forend tip to restore the original length. If cleverly done and stained to match, it would be almost invisible.
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Re: Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903
Sketch gives correct dimension from rear of lower band to front of upper band and stock.