Springfield Krag rifle builder.

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Store the handguard with a Quarter twisted into the rear clip and a Penny twisted into the front clip, to counteract the spring tension.

Krag handguards have been known to crack while off the rifle.

Never 'snap' a Krag handguard 'off' or 'on' a barrel.

With the sight and stock taken off of the barreled/action, the Krag handguard can be moved toward the muzzle to relieve the tension of the clips and easily removed.

A handguard can be put on the barrel at the muzzle and pushed back into position, to install.

A little solvent or CLP on the barrel metal aids the process.