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Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:28 pm
by Whig
Thanks. I have used Sno-Seal for years for all of my leather reconditioning. has beeswax in it along with other good stuff. I carefully rub it in with excess on the leather and let it sit over night and buff it off. Really soaks in and reconditions well.
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:32 pm
by King carp
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
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:41 pm
by Dick Hosmer
What is the dark strip of wood behind the band? Don't think I've ever seen that before.
Normally there is just a plug (sometimes so tight and well-fitted and varnished over as to be nearly invisible) in the lightening channel, with the stock itself running full to the band.
Does yours have a plug as well, or is there a whole new end to the stock?
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:48 pm
by Whig
Dick, this is the PC that you've seen before. That dark strip is my obvious repair to the stock that had been badly damaged underneath and behind with the poor fit of an incorrect front band as found when I first acquired this rifle.
Remember the "Parquet" patterned front where I fabricated the walnut stock with a plug?
That's what you're seeing.
Before and after repair pictures:
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 7:15 am
by Dick Hosmer
Sorry, guess I'm starting to lose track - so many Krags, so little time! Thanks for the clarification. :D :D :D
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:05 am
by Whig
You have a mind overwhelmed with information and a long history of wisdom and experience with these firearms, I'd love to know all you've forgotten!
Thanks for all your help with learning about Krags, Dick.
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:48 pm
by Dick Hosmer
You're very welcome - it's been fun!!
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:17 pm
by HeyJoe
My school gun/PC likes either Krag or 1905, both fit just fine.
Re: 1905 Springfield bayonet
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:26 pm
by Dick Hosmer
Yes, they both DO "fit", as will the bayo made for the M1 Garand, but the little bevel definitely aids in operating the 1905 catch, which is why you should aways look for it as a little point of added authenticity (often overlooked by "assemblers") when vetting a prospective school gun purchase.
Of course, for anyone feverishly whipping out their files, the bevel must show proper wear and patina. :D :D