Good Morning from Australia,
I am Mike and I have an addiction to the Krag rifle!
This is my first confession.. I do collect all other tyes of firearm and associated items that I am ALLOWED to by my government, But the Krag is my favourite.
I have never come across a sweeter shooter and any thing more accurate than my Krag and in fact came forst in the SSAA Historical Arms Collectors shoot using my Krag
I hope to log on and to learn more form you all and will soon be starting up an Australain web page with the adventures of my Krag amd htose that are her downunder. (kragrifle.com).
Mike
New Aussie Member
Re: New Aussie Member
Mike,
Welcome to our forum and KCA website. So nice to hear that there are others that share our addiction around the world, especiallly in Australia!! Tell us more about your Krag. Is it a rifle or carbine, uncut or sporter? How long have you had it? I hear it is quite a pain in the @%%^ to be able to own a gun down under.
Again, welcome to our forum, glad to have you aboard, hope we can help with any information you may need.
Tom
Welcome to our forum and KCA website. So nice to hear that there are others that share our addiction around the world, especiallly in Australia!! Tell us more about your Krag. Is it a rifle or carbine, uncut or sporter? How long have you had it? I hear it is quite a pain in the @%%^ to be able to own a gun down under.
Again, welcome to our forum, glad to have you aboard, hope we can help with any information you may need.
Tom
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mikeallen
Re: New Aussie Member
Well my Krag is a mod 1898 and has not been cut down and would be classed as in extra fine condition. I gather from the serial number and the JLA cartouche it was built in 1902.
I have the bayonet (1903) with the type 5 scabbard (I think), McKeever Cartridge Box and a militia mills belt (45 rounds).
I will be in due course looking for some other accessories (cleaning gear etc). Yes owning a gun here can be a bit of an issue (for the honest) but our criminals have no such trouble Uzi's etc NO problem.
Will have some pictures etc soon so all can have a look,
Cheers
Mike
I have the bayonet (1903) with the type 5 scabbard (I think), McKeever Cartridge Box and a militia mills belt (45 rounds).
I will be in due course looking for some other accessories (cleaning gear etc). Yes owning a gun here can be a bit of an issue (for the honest) but our criminals have no such trouble Uzi's etc NO problem.
Will have some pictures etc soon so all can have a look,
Cheers
Mike
Re: New Aussie Member
Hi Mike,
Glad to have you aboard! I was wondering if there are many Krags in Australia? How does one come across a full mil. Krag there or was it purchased elsewhere and sent to you. Congradulations on your victory, they are great shooters aren't they!?
Ned
Glad to have you aboard! I was wondering if there are many Krags in Australia? How does one come across a full mil. Krag there or was it purchased elsewhere and sent to you. Congradulations on your victory, they are great shooters aren't they!?
Ned
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mikeallen
Re: New Aussie Member
G'day Again All,
No Krags are not common here in Australia (I have seen 3 two being Mod 1898 and one being a Norwegian Krag)
Mine is in full military configuration and is the rifle, I bought it from Woolloongabba Guns in the early 80's for around 800 Aus$ the last time I saw one it was being offered for aroung $3000.
30/40 ammo is virtually non existant here so it is definitely a handloading proposition and sometimes a case making situation as well.
But yes mine is a great shooter and always seems to attract attention at comps and at gunshows.
Mike
No Krags are not common here in Australia (I have seen 3 two being Mod 1898 and one being a Norwegian Krag)
Mine is in full military configuration and is the rifle, I bought it from Woolloongabba Guns in the early 80's for around 800 Aus$ the last time I saw one it was being offered for aroung $3000.
30/40 ammo is virtually non existant here so it is definitely a handloading proposition and sometimes a case making situation as well.
But yes mine is a great shooter and always seems to attract attention at comps and at gunshows.
Mike
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wrmkrag
Re: New Aussie Member
Mike,
How are you coming along with the paper work to import the carbine that I am giving you?? Last word was that you were working on the problem, but nothing since.
Bill Mook
How are you coming along with the paper work to import the carbine that I am giving you?? Last word was that you were working on the problem, but nothing since.
Bill Mook