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Firearms >> U.S. Military Krags >> Intro and photo http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1499904031 Message started by condorjohn on Jul 13^th, 2017 at 12:00am

Title: Intro and photo
Post by condorjohn on Jul 13^th, 2017 at 12:00am

Hello All, While not a dedicated Krag Collector, I do have two of them and really enjoy shooting cast bullets. One is an original 1898 (1899 manufacture) the other is a scoped sporter I just got and have not fired yet. I'll be remedying that soon.

1889_krag.JPG ( 34 KB | 6 Downloads )

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by Culpeper on Jul 13^th, 2017 at 12:42am

Welcome to the forum, condorjohn.

Pull up a stump. The others will be along in a bit.

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 13^th, 2017 at 4:40am

'Condorjohn' - Welcome to the KCA Forum. Nice looking model 1898 Krag rifle!

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by Kerz on Jul 13^th, 2017 at 10:53am

Yes, welcome to the Krag knowledge base. I'm new to the Krag rifle and have learned much from these guys.
Vic

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 13^th, 2017 at 2:22pm

Welcome to the forum Condorjohn! You're in great company here...

Pretty sweet looking ride there! Have you considered shooting her at Perry? That one would turn a head or two on the firing line. Let's see the sporter too?

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by AFJuvat on Jul 14^th, 2017 at 12:48pm

Welcome!

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by condorjohn on Jul 14^th, 2017 at 4:43pm

Since that photo, I've added a stacking swivel and an 1899 Bayonet and scabbard. I'll get some photos of the sporter and post them in the appropriate place.

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by Philngruvy on Aug 18^th, 2017 at 7:59pm

Hello, I am new to this forum and I am trying to learn as much as I can. In the picture of the Krag in the OP, is the front barrel band with the bayonet lug on backwards? It appears that the bayonet lug is at the rear?
Ron

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by Ned Butts on Aug 18^th, 2017 at 8:07pm

Good catch!! Never seen that before

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by psteinmayer on Aug 18^th, 2017 at 10:05pm

Holy smokes... I missed it too! Good Catch...

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by condorjohn on Aug 19^th, 2017 at 12:08am

You have a good eye! When I added the stacking swivel I looked at it and said "huh?" Now correct...

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by butlersrangers on Aug 19^th, 2017 at 2:13am

The rear barrel-band also appears to be on backwards. The "U" on the barrel-band and the head of the band screw should be on the right side (bolt handle side) of your Krag.

Title: Re: Intro and photo
Post by 1911Ron on Aug 19^th, 2017 at 9:03pm

Nice looking Rifle and welcome!