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Firearms >> U.S. Military Krags >> 1898 Krag rifle http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1480203063 Message started by cotntop on Nov 26^th, 2016 at 11:31pm

Title: 1898 Krag rifle
Post by cotntop on Nov 26^th, 2016 at 11:31pm

I recently acquired a Krag that appears to have had the stock cut off at the lower band. Not new to vintage rifles, I own 1903 and Garands. Just want to start off right. S/N 450682 with 30 in. barrel, metal and stock is in great shape. What are options for a full stock restoration? Thanks

Title: Re: 1898 Krag rifle
Post by butlersrangers on Nov 27^th, 2016 at 12:57am

A nice walnut forearm blank can be obtained from 'Schwartz' @ ( (You need to Login), who advertises in the KCA Classifieds.

A Krag front barrel-band with stacking-swivel and screws can be found on ebay or Gun Shows.

Parts investment for forearm restoration will run about $150. (Or you can enjoy your Krag as it is).

Caution - Most Collectors will not want a 'spliced stock' and restorations can quickly become a 'money pit'.

"parashooter" has posted this strong splice diagram in the past on the KCA Forum. (The splice is hidden by the rear barrel-band).

krag-projt1_006.JPG ( 69 KB | 3 Downloads )

stock-splice_002.png ( 70 KB | 1 Download )

Title: Re: 1898 Krag rifle
Post by cotntop on Nov 27^th, 2016 at 6:47am

Thanks, gonna try forearm splice. Not worried about collectors value.

Title: Re: 1898 Krag rifle
Post by psteinmayer on Nov 27^th, 2016 at 9:57pm

If you intend to shoot CMP Vintage or Roosevelt matches, you will definitely need to repair the forearm. FWIW

Title: Re: 1898 Krag rifle
Post by cotntop on Nov 28^th, 2016 at 12:30am

Will try and get pics up with help from grandson. I appreciate the help, already ordered the wood.