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I want to thank everyone who has helped me with this "problem" rifle. Obviously, I need to be doing some measuring and comparing the parts, including the stock, of this rifle with a "normal" 1903. ...

I just tried to fit a SA bayonet. It slides on OK but rocks side to side and also doesn't lock on....you don't have to press the bayonet release button to get the bayonet to come off. I tried the...

It sure does! This makes me think of Bannerman's work.
Thanks for the excellent photo.

Hugh

I'm wondering now if this sort of conversion might appear in Bannerman catalogs from the 1930's. I spent some time searching on the web last night re USMC and 1922s. Came up dry but will get back...

That does appear to be exactly what is on my rifle. I wonder what it came from....and, why? It would appear that a '03 would work.
Hugh

Hershel - thank you very much for the informed opinion re the receiver and re-barreling. Makes sense. The USMCR reference is tantalizing. I just did a google search of ""United States Marine Corps...

Sharp eyes Johnny Peppers. I know there is something odd about the bayonet lug - that's why I photo's it. The lug itself is much smaller than the lug on other '03s. I measured the width of a '03...

Hershel and Cosine26-
Thank you VERY much for so much useful and fascinating info. I found a copy of the Augst 1932 Rifleman on ebay; ordered it. The bolt btw, is not numbered. Being as the...

I don't know how you found that. I hunted for it but couldn't locate it. However, now that I have the date I'll get it for sure. You've made my day. Thank you once again, Sir.
Hugh

It would be great to find that date of that article as I'd like to track down a copy. It's tempting to put a Lyman receiver sight on it - however, I have a "normal" M2 which is a great shooter. ...

Cosine26 -
This is wonderful! I can't thank you enough. All that you say makes sense. I'll have to get back into Brophy and Campbell to try to understand more about the stock and get clear...

Photos! :clap: I wasn't sure what you guys would want to see - this is a selection. If there are other views let me know as I took others, too. I look forward to hearing what you guys have to...

I hate to admit this guys but I've spent 90 minutes trying to post photos....and can't manage it. I've followed the instructions but something is wrong. I'm certainly no computer guru. I'll keep...

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It is a straight stock; single bolt. There is no mark at the tip of the stock (I don't know what that would signify).
I'm hoping to get it apart and post photos late this...

Johnny Peppers -
Thanks! I hadn't taken an '03 apart in a long time and I surely would have messed up the stock - and, the stock is in good condition. Whew!
Hugh

Ah! Maybe so. I'll remove the handguard and also take some photos (if I can figure how to load them to the website). Very interesting idea. Thank you.

It's .22 Long Rifle. Shoots really good, too :)

Friends,
I have acquired a .22 cal M1922II of a configuration I have never seen before.
The receiver is marked "U.S. Springfield Armory M1922 II cal..22 10498" The second "I" is...

Jon,
Thnaks! Just yesterday I loaded up 5 Sierra 168 gr Match Kings to see what would happen. I used 4759 as in my '03 load. To my astonishment they shot within 2 inches at 100 yards -...

Thanks guys. You've given me much to think on and work on. I'm sure I can get this Krag shooting better than it is. Your help is much appreciated.

Friends,
Perhaps someone can answer a question, or solve a problem, for me.
My Krag seems to like cast bullets that are a tad larger than .310. I've been using Lyman 311284, sizing...

Friends,
I hope to get some advice for a light, jacketed, load for my Krag.
I have a 03 Springfield I use in local competitions. I have found that a 150 gr. jacketed bullet along with 23...

Wow! This really is a neat gadget. I have more than my share of thumbs (can't even cut two boards the same length) so suspect that I couldn't manage the project. But, it is ingenious and I am...

Garand Doc,
Thanks for the info. I'll make note of it. I must be living in a cave as I've not heard of "Long Shot." FMJ.....I'm a cast bullet man myself. I find that the Krag loads fast -...

You shooting the 311334s with gas checks? What velocity are you getting with the 16 grs. 2400?

I'm envious! Golf ball sized groups are great!

Be sure to let us know how you fare with the...