Found a project

[Kerry49]

I fell in love with the 1898 Krag I posted a few weeks ago, so went looking for another. Found what I will describe as a work in progress. An 1898 Krag with a 1901 sight and a cut and cracked stock. But the bore is shootable and its an antique (I think). Got it cleaned up and looks like I will need a couple of rear sight parts and a representative stock+metal parts to get it back to correct configuration. The rear sight needs a rear screw for the base and the binding screw for the slide. Welcome any thoughts or suggestions on how to proceed. Remember I am a Krag novice.

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[browningautorifle]

I'd go into Ebay and have a look. The screws are usually there. There's a site I remember but can't find off hand, that has parts for sights but not always the ones you want...then too maybe a WTB here will help?

[Kerry49]

Yes, I've started searches on gunbroker and eBay and found a couple of places that sell parts. Some are not original though. I will probably hold off on stock parts until I see what's available for a stock.. Be nice to find a 1898 stamped stock.

[browningautorifle]

It might be easier to get an unmarked stock. That might be doable... Is it a carbine or what? What's the other side of the sight marked?

[Kerry49]

Sorry I didn't say, it's a rifle. 147194. Sight is unmarked. There was an unmarked stock on eBay, but had a slight crack at the rear of the cut out area, so didn't bid.

[browningautorifle]

Is the barrel full length then? Front sight intact? If you watch you'll eventually find a rifle stock easier than a carbine for sure. Unmarked is more common and cheaper for sure. You might even find one here with a WTB ad. The small parts you seek will show up but takes a bit of time...don't settle for a cut up stock, but you might have to pay. Your alternative of course is just buy a complete Krag, they're actually reasonable compared to refurbishment...most of the time.

[Kerry49]

Yes its a full length rifle with intact front sight. The sellers picture of the whole rifle is below. I'll keep my options open then. Thanks for the advice.

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[Salt Flat]

Kerry, The stock looks like a possible candidate for restoration. Most cracks can be repaired and I think someone makes a replacement forearm and handguard. I made my own and will post a picture. Salt flat

[Salt Flat]

On this Krag, I made the forearm spliced it onto the stock. The wrist was badly cracked (as bad or worse than yours). I glued and screwed it back together. Hardest part is to get the stock colors and finish to match. Salt Flat

[Kerry49]

Thanks Salt Flat. Your project turned out pretty nice! In researching this I did see that you can get forearms to repair hacked up stocks. I would seriously consider this if I knew anything about woodworking, but I don't . Maybe I can find someone locally. Worth looking into though.