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Message started by Bill on Jan 25th, 2015 at 5:38pm

Title: Re: I need some help with an 1894 Krag
Post by butlersrangers on Jan 26th, 2015 at 10:55pm
Bill - FWIW:  I have prejudices.  I don't like glossy finishes on gun stocks.  I don't like light walnut stocks on U.S. Military Arms.  (Except for the Italian walnut stocks that were used on some 1899-1901 vintage Krags).  To me a Black walnut stock, that is light in color, screams 're-finished'!
  I believe, with the exception of the first 300 Krags, the ejector remained unchanged.  Typically, unless the bolt is worked vigorously, the Krag ejector is pretty lackadaisical.
  There seem to be three styles of ejector pins.  Your's probably has a simple notch, or possibly is the later style, with a groove all the way around it.

BTW - Ejectors are not too rare and seem to sell for $15 to $25, with pin.  A nice complete bolt can be got for under $100.  Always give careful scrutiny to the locking lug.  (Look for cracks).

Have fun with your 'new' Krag.

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