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Firearms >> U.S. Military Krags >> Krag ejector http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1473105338 Message started by Max1066_33 on Sep 5^th, 2016 at 7:55pm

Title: Krag ejector
Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 5^th, 2016 at 7:55pm

I'm restoring an 1898 Springfield Krag and the ejector and pin came off. I was wondering if some could send me a pic of where this piece goes exactly.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Krag ejector
Post by butlersrangers on Sep 6^th, 2016 at 3:52am

'Max1066' - Welcome to the KCA Forum.

The Krag Ejector fits into a recess in the receiver below the bolt.

The Ejector's 'pivot pin' enters the receiver from the left. Its hole is covered by the side-plate. The 'slotted' end of the pin is exposed, until covered by the side-plate. (A hole in the plate allows the pin to project a bit).

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Title: Re: Krag ejector
Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7^th, 2016 at 4:28pm

Thank you very much. I'm really surprised that it came out.

Title: Re: Krag ejector
Post by butlersrangers on Sep 7^th, 2016 at 5:04pm

Old dried grease usually keeps the pin from 'falling out'. However, the pin was intended to be easily removed, with the side-plate off. The pin was grooved so that it could be 'gripped'.

Title: Re: Krag ejector
Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7^th, 2016 at 5:44pm

Thank you. The rifle was full of gunk and rust. So when I degreased and de-rusted it, I guess that loosened the ejector pin.