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Message started by Andylit on Nov 16th, 2018 at 7:10pm

Title: Re: New Guy Questions about buying
Post by Whig on Nov 17th, 2018 at 3:25am
You could get tons of advice that would confuse and confound you to death from websites and know-it-alls you might talk to. This forum is and always has been the best source for friendly help in searching for a new Krag and understanding what you have once you've gotten one.

Some simple things to keep in mind are to try to buy one from a reputable source. Many people selling firearms don't know what they have and might misrepresent the firearm on purpose or by accident. Only trust people who know about Krags when getting advice.

You want an actual shootable rifle or carbine so that means the firearm you get needs a relatively decent bore, not totally shot out or rusted. If you get a pitted bore, it can still shoot very accurately but might need to be checked for actual size of the bore if it is worn to determine what size bullet you need. It's easiest to stay with one in better shape so you can use readily available ammunition and don't need something special.

The bolt and chamber should be checked by someone who has some experience in examining a firearm for damage that might make it unsafe to shoot. Some Krags can have a cracked bolt that can be a problem. Safety first!

Many of us who own and shoot Krags prefer a sight that has enough adjustability to it to be easier to get on target. The later 1902 sights have a neat peep sight built into the back of the sight that makes it an easy one to use for longer distances. Some of us ream out or drill the peep hole slightly bigger to make it easier to see the front sight. The 1901 sights also have a windage adjustment on them. The earlier 1896 rifle and carbine sights don't adjust as much and it is harder to shoot accurately if the firearm is not shooting to point of aim.

You would do yourself a favor to buy Poyer's book on Krags from ebay. They are usually only about $20.

This is a short summary of some ideas to keep in mind when looking to get into Krag collecting! More to come...

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