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US Krag rifle slip
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:22 pm
by sfwh
I was wondering if anyone knew of a rifle slip ever being issued for the US Krag? An equivalent to the Garand one pictured. Maybe something from the Spanish American War?
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Re: US Krag rifle slip
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:58 am
by Whig
Welcome to KCA.
The American Krags had Canvas breech covers and carbine scabbards but no full rifle "slips" that I know of.
Re: US Krag rifle slip
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:34 am
by butlersrangers
I agree with "Whig". I am unaware of any type of official cloth 'gun-case' for US Krag rifles and carbines.
In addition to the cloth breech covers and carbine saddle-scabbards, that Whig mentioned, there was a brass muzzle-cover/front-sight protector, that was eventually developed for the Krag rifle.
Attached are copies of some 1897 Chief of Ordnance Report pages related to the breech covers.
Re: US Krag rifle slip
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:08 am
by butlersrangers
1. The Krag muzzle-cap for rifle bore and front-sight protection.
2. The 3-section cleaning-rod and 'Cosmic Oil' bottle that fit into the Krag butt-trap.
Re: US Krag rifle slip
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:03 pm
by sfwh
Thank you everyone that's great information. Glad to be on KCA.