Speaking from experience in collecting milsurps myself, this is a valuable lesson that may pay for itself many times over if the right things are done, now. I have a big collection of books about all of the types of firearms I like to collect. I search numerous forums and blogs to learn good and bad about collecting. A few "expensive" mistakes go a long way to assure they are not made again.

But, I have many wonderful collectible and valuable military firearms, including numerous Krags, that I've acquired since I first started. They are out there if you are patient.

So, don't get discouraged. Use your resources wisely like this website.

Happy New Year fellow Krag collectors!