:) I was just on the CMP website--They are listing new Krag barrels in both carbine and rifle length.

Where?  I just looked on the CMP site and couldn't find them.  Are they listed with the Krag rifles?  Can you supply the URL?

From the CMP Home page, click on "sales".

In the next window, click on "E Store" in the sidebar.

In Estore, click on "Barrels" in the sidebar.

Resp'y,
Bob S.

Hi All,

I’m new to this site. Looks like lots of good info.

Maybe this is covered somewhere else, but I haven’t seen it yet.  I have a Model 1896 (ser# 53,xxx).  Like many out there the barrel and stock were shortened some time ago.  I bought a replacement barrel from the CMP and would like to have it installed.  It’s “in the white” so not only installation and head spacing, but it would have to be blued as well.

My questions are:

1. What type of finish is correct for the barrel?  I assume it was slow rust blued (browned).

2. Is there a gunsmith that specializes in Krags that can do the work?

3. Does anyone have any recommendations or ideas on my project? Maybe something I haven't thought of?

I plan to restore the stock myself.  I'll need to add about 10". The finish on the rest of the rifle looks very nice and doesn't need refinishing.

Thanks,

leehanm

I ordred one. Lets see what it looks like and how much work it is going to be. :D

Borris

Just got my new, full length, rifle barrel :D
Now its off to the smith. Any links to brazing on a front sight would help!!!!

Jay PM sent to you
Terry