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Looking for a M-71 Mauser Firing Pin Spring or a good replacement. Also, will a 71/84 Mauser spring work.

Thanks, Steve

Sorry Chuck, I did not mean to confuse you. The receiver is stamped Model 1898. When I responded to your original post I copied a small part which was "receiver is stamped MODEL 1899" to emphases...

receiver is stamped MODEL 1899

OH DUH!!! I knew that...I have one!! It’s hard when you have an "OH DUH", "senior moment" and "general brain F**T" all at the same time.

Thanks, Steve

Chuck, thank you for the information. I have all my reference material packed away right now as we are in the mist of selling the house. I have to wonder if this gun is not really a Model 1899...

The serial number is 11420x

Bill, thanks for the answer. I worded my question incorrectly in reference to the recoil pad. I was aware that the recoil pad was not original, my apologizes for the wording. However, the stock...

I picked up a new (For me) Krag sporter yesterday and have a few questions I hope someone can answer.

1. I think it has an original 1899 carbine stock however it was fitted with a recoil pad....

I'm in the process of restoring a Krag sporter (Kind of an odd phrase) and I'm looking for an 1898 US Krag stock. I want one that has already had the forearm cut (Spoterized) with at lease three...