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    The originals are much better than the...

    The originals are much better than the reproduction rods, oilers, and muzzle/sight protectors.
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    If my notes are correct, Donki's Krag rifle has a...

    If my notes are correct, Donki's Krag rifle has a serial number of 431788.

    It has a nice 'N.J.' stamped on the tang of the butt-plate.

    There is no SRS listing for that serial number and the New...
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    WW1 - U.S. Engineers (1917 London):

    WW1 - U.S. Engineers (1917 London):
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    For shooting utility - go with the model 1907...

    For shooting utility - go with the model 1907 sling.

    The 1887 sling was primarily a carry strap.
    It is very clumsy because it's too long & bulky for the Krag.
    (The 1903 Army NM Team made a...
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    The best Krag bores are often found on rifles and...

    The best Krag bores are often found on rifles and carbines that someone altered for Hunting.

    Even Krag barrels with some pitting, erosion and roughness can shoot jacketed bullets surprisingly well.
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    'Scottz63' - Your Krag should be a fun shooter....

    'Scottz63' - Your Krag should be a fun shooter. The stock and barrel have definitely been cut down by a civilian.
    Springfield Armory did not make a Krag model with a 24.5 inch barrel.

    Some VFW...
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    It may just be an illusion, but, the front...

    It may just be an illusion, but, the front barrel-band looks like it may be a 1903 band, rather than a 1903A3 band.
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    Coffin, but not dead yet! OP encouraged some...

    Coffin, but not dead yet!

    OP encouraged some nice responses and an interesting display of photos.
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    That's a nice looking model 1899 carbine. FWIW...

    That's a nice looking model 1899 carbine.

    FWIW - It appears someone has done an interesting alteration to the front-sight 'hood.
    One folded 'tab' has been removed, so that the hood can be slid...
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    OP's Krag model 1899 receiver, #280510, would...

    OP's Krag model 1899 receiver, #280510, would have been originally assembled as a carbine.

    It is from a serial number range that was manufactured when the 'knobless - striker' was being...
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    MAC702 - The .58 Caliber "Minie Ball" projectile...

    MAC702 - The .58 Caliber "Minie Ball" projectile for your Model 1863 Springfield Rifled-Musket should be cast out of pure Lead. The grooves of bullet are filled with a Beeswax and Beef Tallow...
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    I will shorten my "once fired/F.L. reformed" .30...

    I will shorten my "once fired/F.L. reformed" .30 carbine brass a bit more. Thanks for the cautions.
    That is easy enough to do. It hasn't been reloaded yet.
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    Any observations or guidance on the performance...

    Any observations or guidance on the performance of IMR-4227 or Hercules 2400 in the .30 cal. M1 carbine?
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    'USGI' - I love the convenience of the Lee...

    'USGI' - I love the convenience of the Lee case-trimmers.
    (I just use the old RCBS hand-crank model when I don't have the Lee shaft & holder for a cartridge).

    I am planning on loading some .30...
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    The ARMSCOR cartridge cases measured 1.284" to...

    The ARMSCOR cartridge cases measured 1.284" to 1.288" in length, before 'firing'.

    After 'firing', the brass measured 1.278" to 1.282" in length.

    When F.L. Resized, with my Hornady Die, the...
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    USGI - I have not resized the fired Armscor cases...

    USGI - I have not resized the fired Armscor cases yet.

    I will resize a few and then measure them.

    The slight cavity on the base of the Armscor jacketed bullets, likely gives a bit more space in...
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    USGI - The 'unfired' Armscor cases measure from...

    USGI - The 'unfired' Armscor cases measure from 1.284 to 1.288 inches in length.

    The 'fired' cases are measuring 1.278 to 1.282 inches.

    The powder charge is 13.7 grains.

    The bullet diameter...
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    Benicia Arsenal is believed to have altered over...

    Benicia Arsenal is believed to have altered over 11,000 Krag rifles into carbine length rifles for NRA members, during the 1920s.

    Many more Krag rifles were 'cut-down' to carbine length by...
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    Last week I bought one 50 round box of ARMSCOR...

    Last week I bought one 50 round box of ARMSCOR .30 carbine ammo at Rural King for $19.99.

    I had not seen new .30 carbine ammo in a store for years! My local gun shop now has new unprimed .30...
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    The bottom of the worn model 1899 carbine...

    The bottom of the worn model 1899 carbine receiver, still shows original coloring.
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    The case hardened Krag receiver, side-plate and...

    The case hardened Krag receiver, side-plate and magazine-gate, can get rather 'silvery' from wear. The case-hardened Krag metal never had the vibrant colors we now associate with case-hardening.
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    The "before picture" shows an aftermarket Buehler...

    The "before picture" shows an aftermarket Buehler safety-lever. Was this action drilled & tapped for a scope at one time?
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    Photos can deceive, but there still seems to be a...

    Photos can deceive, but there still seems to be a bit of color in your Krag's receiver and magazine-gate. You can probably just leave things as they are.

    To my eye, the finish on the barrel-band...
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    "Spalding" is the correct spelling. (Albert...

    "Spalding" is the correct spelling.
    (Albert Spalding was a U.S. Baseball Pitcher, who founded a Sporting Goods company in 1876, that is still in business).

    I believe, "Hurlburt" is the correct...
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    Some attached photos of SAW 50 round web...

    Some attached photos of SAW 50 round web cartridge belts.
    The first photos are of a khaki Hurlburt belt and a Hurlburt belt that has been reissued and dyed blue (but badly faded).

    The last photo...
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