1898 krag handguard

[kwc271]

hi all,
I have a 1898 krag carbine but it needs a upper handguard. Does anyone here have one they can part with cheap? It is all I need to complete this krag.
thanks

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[musketshooter]

There are several types of sights that may be on the rifle and you need to know which you have in order to get the correct HG. S&S fireams has repro guards. The odds of finding an original are about 0.

[andiarisaka]

you have to get the one for whatever sight you have. Search Krag handguard on ebay and you'll turn up an original or 2 that'll probably cost you around $150, depending on model and wood it's made of, and some reproductions. The one's from gunparts corp are poor quality compared to some others you'll find there, and I can't recommend those from S&S either.

[deadi]

Are there any Mauser or other handguards that are comparable in diameter that can be "woodworked" into acceptable looking handguards?

[musketshooter]

no. I actually made a new handguard from a piece of walnut and used the spring barrel clips from a 1922 mauser handguard

[Tom in N.J.]

Many, many years ago I used to make Krag rifle / carbine hand guards for the various rear sights from the rear hand guard of a U.S. M1917 Enfield