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I agree with those that use only black powder. I have loaded for 30 years and I HAVE made mistakes. Double charging with smokeless in trapdoor loads is not one that I ever want to make. I disagree...

Beautiful early 98. Really an outstanding rifle.

Just a hint. if you are married do NOT let the verdigrie hit the white carpet in your bedroom.

It was fairly common for trrops that were signed up for Vol. units in "98" to reinlist for the PA. The roster of Grigby's Cowboys listed a number that were mustered out in the fall of 1898 and ended...

I would not be too concerned about the bolt. It is an early bolt body and the follower has the square shoulder. Just try to find one if you need it. A little research will tell if these parts are too...

Yes. The NRA Krag would not have the screw. It would be pinned.

Just the bucks. The club I used to belong to owns 2 moutain howitzers. I guess technically I still own a chunk of one. There are no special regs to own one. They are a blast to fire. Safty on...

I have both original and reproduction Bannerman catalogs and they still listed the Krags and various accutrements into the 40's. Old Bannerman left some stuff in just for reference for collectors and...

5MF- it is good to hear from you.

I have been collecting Krags for 30 years and have had the benefit of learning from some of the very knowlegable older collectors. To date no data base has come to light to help with this...

The only way to confirm an NRA Krag is to have the original paper work with the arm. There were thousands of Krags cut down over the years by individuals and gunsmiths.Some really well done some not....

If you look closely at the bolt this appears to be a "98" or "99" carbine. I think it is just the camara angle that makes the toe look straight instead of curved. IF there were any carbine stocks...

You are correct in stating that the cleaning rod is not correct for your rifle. Yours appears to be an earlier rod.

There was a reason that the original military loads used hollow based bullets. And I happen to have the original bullets picked up on the old Ft. Randall rifle range to prove that they were hollow...

I Used Spencer Wolf's book to work up a load to replicate the original military loading. The club I belonged to and helped found, as a group pobably used around 200 different trapdoors over a 10 year...

I have opened sealed cans by cutting a hole in the bottom to save the can for display.

I have fired every Krag that I have owned over the last 30 years including my 1892 Model. Follow John's advice on inspecting the firearm and have fun. I use an old Pacific and Lyman manuals to...

There used to be an outfit named Mount Baldy Bullets out of the Black Hills in SD that used the mould that Spencer Wolf designed and Lee manufactures. Don't know if they are still around or not. I...

I think Jim is right. More than likely a previous owner fixed a ding. i don't think that ordnance would have done it though. They just change the handguard. They also would not stand for any...

Look closely. It looks like it's nestled right where it belongs under the cleaning rods.

If the entire front sight base is to be replaced that is a more difficult job. it is actually braised not silver soldered. If it is just the blade that is less difficult. Just remember to drift the...

The sling is correct for the rifle. I collected for 20 years before I found my first muzzle cover. Also prior to the internet, availability of receiver covers and cleaning kits was relativly rare...

A very wise older gentleman advised me to always buy the best I can afford. Originals will hold their value and if you watch junk stores, flea markets, pawn shops etc they can be found. The better...

Even hot blue is a tricky operation on Krags. I have one sporter that was tank blued 25 years ago and even that one shows some mottling. It is due to the hardness of the surface of the action. That...

Then there is the story of the Marine that dogged a newly arrived GI. When asked why, he replied,"The way your strutting around you're gonna get shot. When you do I will ahve your Garand". The combat...