Very interesting discussion. I have two thoughts.

1) I think there are enough stripped original receivers around that could benefit from a complete parts kit. Any thought to offering a parts kit priced lower than ordering individual parts one at a time to build a complete Krag? Better to sell the parts at a point that is affordable, than to keep a large inventory that never sells and goes down in valve every year until demand diminished so far that the inventory is sold at scrap price. That has happened in many related military collector hobbies.

2) I like .22 training rifles. An original Krag gallery trainer or field conversion is out of reach for 98% of Krag shooters. A reproduction cast Krag .30 Cal receiver with all the many required machining operations would be complex. But what about a simplified cast receiver (lower production cost) built as a Krag look alike as a single shot .22 rifle? Compatible with low pressure caliber. Popular lower cost ammunition. Utilize the original parts including center fire bolts with an offset rimfire trainer chamber?

It would never be a smooth as the the original case hardened receivers but at the right price point it could be an attractive option.

Just some ideas for a ways to make the Krag popular and utilize to wonderful parts inventory that is available, thanks to JDeC.

CAT man