Any advise would be a help

[butlersrangers]

I would recommend you enjoy this 'sportered' Krag as it is. Save your money and buy a nice condition, as issued, Rifle or Carbine, if you find you want an original. This will prove more cost effective.

Invest $20 in Joe Poyer's book, "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine". It will answer a lot of your questions and increase your enjoyment of your Krag.

If the bug really bites you, Franklin Mallory's, "The Krag Rifle Story", 2nd edition and Brophy's, "The Krag Rifle", are nice references.

Krags can be a bit of a jungle with a lot of 'cheats' or ill informed sellers. Arm yourself with knowledge. The Guys on this Forum are great!

[S.B.]

ABK - Maximum attachment size on KCA posts is 768 KB.

On my computer pictures on my hard drive can be opened in 'Microsoft Office 2010' and 'compressed'. This works for me and I'm pretty computer incompetent.

I'm not fond of how pictures come out when attached here.
Steve

[butlersrangers]

The pictures ABK posted left much to be desired (14KB!!!).

Lots of KCA members do a fine job with their posted photos - IMHO.

[ABK]

I have done a little work to restore my Krag. This is where it is at now.

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[butlersrangers]

'ABK' - It looks like you are doing fine with your Krag. (Just work on your photography! - LOL).

We would all like to hear how you went about your restoration!

[ABK]

After you gave me the information from the Springfield Research Services documentation on my Krag I was able to use Poyer's book to research what parts would have been originally on my rifle. Then once I knew what parts I needed and which style I was able to track them all down. I found the correct stock. I added the cut off and front band. I then found a barrel and one of my friends switched the barrels out for me. I have fired it and it shoots great. Next I am going to start looking for the proper accessories. It has been a fun project so far and I am sure it is going to bring me years of enjoyment.

[butlersrangers]

'ABK' - Well Done, You!

'Movieman630' on ebay usually has the best price for the Krag 3-piece cleaning rod and oiler, (for the butt-trap). His stuff is legit.

("Movieman" is listed in the KCA Classifieds as "Grandpa's Gun Parts". You can view lots of offerings and prices, but, the site is under construction and will not be active until 2017).

[psteinmayer]

FWIW, I think Movieman (AKA Grandpa's gun parts) is Joe DeChristopher's grandson. He inherited Joe's business and is continuing the tradition of honesty and integrity!

Great job on the restoration! Going to turn some heads at Camp Perry