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    Thanks. I really don't like reproduction anything...

    Thanks. I really don't like reproduction anything and always try to go original. In this case I really had little choice. Original period correct slings for Krags are hard to find, expensive, and...
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    Just received a repro Kerr Nobuckl sling. Pretty...

    Just received a repro Kerr Nobuckl sling. Pretty nice one with aged hardware. I like it and it works well. Looks pretty good too.
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    It is. The oil bottle drops in first then the...

    It is. The oil bottle drops in first then the rods go into three holes in the buttstock surrounding it. They all hold each other in place. Cool.
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    Received all of the cleaning kit parts. All...

    Received all of the cleaning kit parts. All cleaned up and installed. :)

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    Yup, it was like $290 for ammo. Paid $450 for the...

    Yup, it was like $290 for ammo. Paid $450 for the Krag. Lol! Got 100 rounds now though. Gonna reload it so it will be much cheaper from now on.

    I hope she is a good shooter. I will post up when I...
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    Just picked up some 30-40 from Midway. :) ...

    Just picked up some 30-40 from Midway. :)

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    Yup, I always go for original stuff if I can get...

    Yup, I always go for original stuff if I can get it.
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    Thanks. I am going for that exact set from Ebay...

    Thanks. I am going for that exact set from Ebay you have a link to. Only $10 more shipped for the originals.
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    Picked up an oiler for it a couple of days ago....

    Picked up an oiler for it a couple of days ago. Need the cleaning rods now.

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    Yes, been cut unfortunately. I like it though,...

    Yes, been cut unfortunately. I like it though, very handy size. Almost exactly the same overall length and barrel length as my 1903A3.
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    I would need a new slide base at this point. I...

    I would need a new slide base at this point. I took it apart last night to get the broken knob threaded shank out of the base. It had taken a pretty good hit at some point as it was bent down at the...
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    Yup, they do. :) I would like to find the...

    Yup, they do. :)

    I would like to find the correct elevation knob to replace the broken off one on the 1896 sight. All I can find so far is 1898 and up.
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    Correct rear sight looks and functions so much...

    Correct rear sight looks and functions so much better than the old incorrect one.

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    New Model 1902.
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    That is a really cool photo! I like it a bunch. ...

    That is a really cool photo! I like it a bunch.

    Just received some stuff for it in the mail. 1902 sight and screws along with 4 dummy rounds to play around with.

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    Just received some stuff for it in the mail. 1902...

    Just received some stuff for it in the mail. 1902 sight and screws along with 4 dummy rounds to play around with. :)

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    These are on the bottom of the wrist just behind...

    These are on the bottom of the wrist just behind the trigger guard. I'm guessing the "Circle P" is the proof mark? What about, what appears to be, the number 80 above it? Just another...
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    What about the Kerr No Buckle? That might look...

    What about the Kerr No Buckle? That might look fitting. I kind of likr how it attaches as well.

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    Sounds good. Thanks! I think I might go with an...

    Sounds good. Thanks! I think I might go with an M1907 sling.
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    Thank you! It's beautiful to me as I have always...

    Thank you! It's beautiful to me as I have always wanted one. I went to the gun show this weekend just to look around and this Krag was at the second to last table near the exit door on my way out....
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    Quick pic just snapped outside as the sun just...

    Quick pic just snapped outside as the sun just set, kind of weird lighting. Rear sight turned around and installed a spare WW2 Enfield sling for now.
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    Thanks! Bore is pretty good, as far as most...

    Thanks! Bore is pretty good, as far as most Krag's I have looked at. Fairly bright and good rifling. .30 caliber muzzle gauge measures at a 1 and the crown looks pretty good.
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    Thanks for the info! I was thinking 1900 for the...

    Thanks for the info! I was thinking 1900 for the serial number date but, did not know the estimated month. It does have an incorrect front and rear sight. The rear is an 1896 version I believe. It...
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    Overall length is 43 1/2 inches and barrel length...

    Overall length is 43 1/2 inches and barrel length is 24 1/2 inches. It was done well if cut down and the crown is good. The bore is very bright with really good rifling. I'm pretty picky about bore...
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    Thanks! I think it may have been cut down though....

    Thanks! I think it may have been cut down though. Overall length is shorter than listed for these, barrel length as well.
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    Just checked with .303 British headspace gauges....

    Just checked with .303 British headspace gauges. Bolt closes on a Go and does not close on a No-Go. Perfect. :)
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