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General >> Older threads >> Forend from S&S Firearms http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1338323312 Message started by remington on May 29^th, 2012 at 8:28pm

Title: Forend from S&S Firearms
Post by remington on May 29^th, 2012 at 8:28pm

Has anyone had experience with a new handguard from S&S Firearms that fit an 1898 rifle with no problem? My 1898 has an 1896 handguard with an 1896 sight. I have a 1901 sight I want to use but not the proper handguard. S&S ad indicates a 1901 handguard that looks correct. Also, are the the barrel hole placements are the same for either sight and would the screws be the same? No screws with the 1901. Thank you for your help.

Title: Re: Forend from S&S Firearms
Post by psteinmayer on May 30^th, 2012 at 12:40am

Screw hole locations should be the same. I can't speak for the screws, but I'm sure that there are more experienced members here who can answer to that...

Title: Re: Forend from S&S Firearms
Post by Top Dean on May 30^th, 2012 at 2:16am

is your rifle full length or a carbine?

Title: Re: Forend from S&S Firearms
Post by remington on May 30^th, 2012 at 2:07pm

It is a full length rifle.

Title: Re: Forend from S&S Firearms
Post by tanker on May 30^th, 2012 at 5:39pm

Have used the 1901 rifle handguard from S&S, fit is good (cut out dimensions), final outer dimensions need small amount of shaping. You will need to be able to acquire or reuse handguard barrel clips and rivet them in. Color/finish match could be the biggest chore, just start light and build to color depth gradually and finish with linseed oil if stock is still in original finish. Good luck.