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General >> Older threads >> Krag accessories and a mystery http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1343578031 Message started by 5MadFarmers on Jul 29^th, 2012 at 4:07pm

Title: Re: Krag accessories and a mystery
Post by 5MadFarmers on Jul 30^th, 2012 at 12:05am

butlersrangers wrote on Jul 29^th, 2012 at 11:01pm:

I'm not sure I understand what the question or mystery is?� It appears to be a gauge to check case body dimensions.� Once the arsenal had one, why would there be a need for it to be produced annually?

The only body gauge listed as made in 1908 is for the 1906 cartridge. That one is clearly marked as being for the 1898.