Springfield Krag rifle builder.

[99621]

Nice clean looking handguard, no cracks for a change. You got coins in those springs I hope?

What about the coins? Please elaborate?

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[butlersrangers]

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.

[99621]

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.

Thanks!

[99621]

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.

This information sure is really important for the handguard, since the 1901 rear sight is specific to the rifle, finding the Handguard is difficult, keeping it in good condition is critical.

[browningautorifle]

This information sure is really important

Yes it is...

[99621]

Finally I found ammo! Since the country has gone zombie, everything is impossible to source, and ammo is on the top of the crazy list.

I personally have a whole lot of ammo, except for the 30-40 Krag ammo. It's like really new condition, its been stored for awhile.


Attachment 116346

[99621]

This ladder assembly is harder to locate, I am going to have to keep at it. I just need the main body.

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....195#post496195

[99621]

Found a really nice stock.
Attachment 116424

No cracks, no refinish, all original, really nice. This is a excellent find.

[butlersrangers]

Nice looking stock, the photo does not show the wood grain, but by the color, I suspect it is one of the Italian walnut ones.

[99621]

Attachment 116445

Here is a close up for the stock. I'm ready for the assembly soon. Kinda like Christmas.