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General >> Older threads >> The Krag in Michigan http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1319128031 Message started by butlersrangers on Oct 20^th, 2011 at 4:27pm

Title: The Krag in Michigan
Post by butlersrangers on Oct 20^th, 2011 at 4:27pm

The attached photo is from my family collection and shows (Upper Penisula) Michigan State Troops in training near Manistee, Michigan, around 1900-1903. The bulk of the men have Model 1899 Remington-Lee Rifles in .30-40 Govt. The NCO at the left has a Krag. The soldier addressing the group has a Krag bayonette on his Mill's belt. The soldier at the right, feet spread and looking down the line, has a Krag. Following the Spanish-American War, the State of Michigan purchased Remington-Lee's. These were eventually replaced with Krags. Chuck McArthur

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Title: Re: The Krag in Michigan
Post by butlersrangers on Oct 20^th, 2011 at 4:33pm

A second photo believed taken near Calumet, Michigan, (Swedetown) around 1903-04. Picture shows stacked Krags and Mill's gear. Chuck McArthur

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Title: Re: The Krag in Michigan
Post by mjanway on Oct 20^th, 2011 at 6:10pm

Priceless!

Thanks

Jack

Title: Re: The Krag in Michigan
Post by Ned Butts on Oct 20^th, 2011 at 9:34pm

Nice pictures!! I always enjoy see the old pictures.

Title: Re: The Krag in Michigan
Post by psteinmayer on Oct 20^th, 2011 at 10:10pm

Awesome pictures!

Title: Re: The Krag in Michigan
Post by gunner69 on Oct 27^th, 2011 at 4:38am

Thanks for sharing those..... the old pictures sure are great.