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Message started by Max1066_33 on Sep 7th, 2016 at 5:36pm

Title: Question about sporterized.
Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7th, 2016 at 5:36pm
Were any Krags manufactured with the stock cut down and no upper hand-guard? Sporterized style.

Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by butlersrangers on Sep 7th, 2016 at 5:52pm
No. Not by Springfield.

Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7th, 2016 at 5:55pm
Thanks. Just wanted to make sure.

Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by butlersrangers on Sep 7th, 2016 at 6:01pm
Photos of your Krag pique interest and bring better feed-back.

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Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7th, 2016 at 6:10pm
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Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7th, 2016 at 6:27pm
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Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7th, 2016 at 6:28pm
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Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 7th, 2016 at 6:29pm
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Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by madsenshooter on Sep 7th, 2016 at 6:37pm
Nothing a CMP barrel, repro forearm, handguard, and upper band won't fix.

Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by psteinmayer on Sep 7th, 2016 at 7:04pm
Is that barrel full length?  Measure with a cleaning rod from the muzzle to the closed bolt face.  Anything less than 30 inches is a cutdown unless it's 22 inches and marked Model 1899.  If the barrel is unmodified or cut, then all you'd need is the upper band, handguard and a new forend for the stock!

Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 8th, 2016 at 1:05am
Barrel length is 30 inches.

Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by butlersrangers on Sep 8th, 2016 at 2:04am
If your bore is decent, you have a full length Krag that may be worth restoring.

As others have written, a restoration would require a hand-guard (original or reproduction for the 1902 sight), a front barrel-band, and a replacement forearm.

Reproduction wood pieces can be ordered from a gentleman who is listed in the KCA Classifieds. The front barrel band shows up on ebay and at gun shows. (These parts will often cost about $200-$225, total).

WARNING - It is easy to sink more money into a restoration than the rifle is worth (to others). You can always enjoy and shoot your Krag, as it is.

Take your time, shop around, buy a basic reference book and decide if you like Krag rifles. (Poyer's - "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine", costs around $20). Nice complete Krags show up sometimes in the $600 to $700 range.

I am a 'stickler' for excellent bores. In my experience, when Krag bores are Dark, they never clean up. "Strong Rifling" is a scam term for rusted & pitted bore with visible rifling. Such barrels may still shoot decent, but, they collect fouling and never get clean. The early Krag ammo was very corrosive.

A picture of a similar Krag in process of restoration:
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Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by Max1066_33 on Sep 8th, 2016 at 3:58am
Thanks for the info. Restoring it is just a hobby for me. So I'm taking my time.

Title: Re: Question about sporterized.
Post by psteinmayer on Sep 8th, 2016 at 10:55am
restoring a Krag can be fulfilling.  I have a friend on FB who has restored several.  Take your time and enjoy it, and you'll love what you've accomplished.  As Chuck said, get a book and get familiar with all things Krag. 

BTW, don't know why I missed it before, but your sling swivel is not standard either, and will also need to be replaced.

Cheers.
Paul

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