Hello,
I could use some assistance - I need to order in Handguard rivets for the two krag rifles I am working on. Which of these S&S rivets is most correct?
https://www.ssfirearms.com/products.asp ... at=29&pg=4
Thanks!
Which Rivet for 1898 Krag Handguard
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Re: Which Rivet for 1898 Krag Handguard
None of them.
Brass and Copper rivets were not used by Springfield Armory, nor was a washer used.
Parashooter has the best solution. He uses a steel common nail with an appropriate size head, cut to a workable length. (Likely arrived at, by Comparison, Trial & Error).
Brass and Copper rivets were not used by Springfield Armory, nor was a washer used.
Parashooter has the best solution. He uses a steel common nail with an appropriate size head, cut to a workable length. (Likely arrived at, by Comparison, Trial & Error).
Re: Which Rivet for 1898 Krag Handguard
How was the nail secured? Cut and hammer?
https://youtu.be/5eoDmg-Ncmg
Would I damage the Handguard in this process?
What about brass with Casey’s Brass Black applied to make them dark?
BTW I’m using K98 Handguard clips to stand in for Krag Handguard Clips which are unobtainable. I don’t have the heart to destroy a Krag Handguard in pursuit of them…
https://youtu.be/5eoDmg-Ncmg
Would I damage the Handguard in this process?
What about brass with Casey’s Brass Black applied to make them dark?
BTW I’m using K98 Handguard clips to stand in for Krag Handguard Clips which are unobtainable. I don’t have the heart to destroy a Krag Handguard in pursuit of them…
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Re: Which Rivet for 1898 Krag Handguard
Common steel nail. Cut and file to fit. If not dexterous, enlist help to hold HG while upsetting rivet.
Re: Which Rivet for 1898 Krag Handguard
Thanks Parashooter! Great diagram too — I’m debating nails vs brass w/ brass black still.