Krag Collectors Association Forum

Perhaps this is wishful thinking, but under the category of "it never hurts to ask, I'm wondering if anyone might have to sell a M1912 folding middle band and/or front strengthening band or the later complete strengthening band-bayonet bar combined. I bought a bayonet bar and early type middle band but the supplier has sold out of strengthening bands.

I'm dedicated to restoring my sporterized M1912 to as close to full military as I can, while knowing its value will not equal that of an unaltered rifle. It's the principle of the thing, so to speak, reminiscent of the old house projects I've been involved with but never really recouped my investment.

Many thanks for your help and guidance.

Happy Memorial Day

Since this inquiry about parts I have been able to acquire a hinged middle band and front strengthening band. I also have the stock parts. Can anyone very kindly provide me with the dimensions of the ring-like sling holder that fits into the buttstock. It looks like a screw eye. I have a friend who will make one, and we have a photo of an original, but the closer we can some the correct size of the ring the better.

Your help is much appreciated!

I searched KCA 'past pages'.
The late member, "Parashooter", once posted a detailed drawing of the 1912 Karabin rear-swivel with dimensions. I found his post but the image is gone!

This is the best I can do, now:

That is very helpful. Thanks so much. Actually I recall seeing that drawing with dimensions somewhere, and I've only been a member for a short time. I'll search some more

I think my friend can make a pretty close copy. He's quite talented along those lines.

The rear-swivel cavity, in the Norwegian model 1912 Karabin stock, can be measured to obtain the dimensions for that part of the swivel.

The actual 'ring' part can be approximated by its ratio to the part that is inserted into the wood cavity.

Thank you. Yes, the measurement and ratio technique was my next step. Thanks also for sharing the additional photo. I'm sorry I missed out on that when it was on eBay, but I won't give up on ultimately finding an original.

Again, much appreciated!

I found the Parashooter measured image of the rear sling loop. There is an attached message saying "Anyone halfway handy with drill, hacksaw, files, and Dremel should be able to make one of these from a 2" piece of 3/4" bar stock in a lazy afternoon. No rocket surgery required! (This is not a precision item.)"

I'm attaching the image, but not sure it's working. May show up twice.

I'm so sorry I didn't get to know Parashooter, but I'm grateful for his efforts.

Trying again with attachment of Parashooter measured image of M1912 rear sling ring/loop.

The Parashooter image is not showing; where did you find it?

Oops, never mind, I broadened my search!

Glad you found it and thanks for posting. I still don't know why I couldn't upload this myself. I shared it with my metal worker friend, and I'm waiting for his response.

Thanks too for the parashooter photo. It would appear he played the violin. Something I tried hard to achieve and failed miserably.