Dave 'movieman' Stewart: Welcome to the KCA Forum. You broach a very fascinating idea.

My 2 Cents:

IMHO, I think building replica Krags, even using a combination of original and reproduction parts, would be exceedingly expensive. The wood components would probably be the greatest roadblock.

Maybe an investment cast receiver would be feasible, but, a lot of skilled labor would be needed. 'New Krags' with original bolts would be no stronger than original Krags.

A 'hybrid' Krag replica would probably cost more than a shootable original. We are really 'close to the subject'. In reality, the old Krag has a rather limited audience.

Trap-door Springfield replicas (although all new parts) are a case in point. The attempts at Model 1873 Springfields that have made it to market have never sold well. They are too expensive, are not as well made, and are no stronger than originals.

Actually, I think the greatest demand would be for high quality, 'drop in' Krag gunstocks!

FWIW - A Krag replica, that would have demand and a 'fighting chance' commercially, would be the model 1896 carbine.

I like your idea and enthusiasm for the Krag. Thanks for continuing your Grandfather's tradition as an ethical parts provider.

p.s. 10,000 of those beautiful model 1898 bolts! I'm blown away.