Post by butlersrangers on Jan 6th, 2019 at 6:35am
'CodyT' - You have a very good looking Krag rifle, with model 1896 updates.
(IIRC - The square-cornered patch, in the 'cleaning-rod groove', was the later upgrade done in the early 1900's).
Nice job on photos. Your hand-guard is the model 1892 rifle type.
Your Bolt is a model 1896 Bolt. The Bolt-Sleeve will accept the late type of Safety-Lever. I believe there are two variations, differing slightly in Lever thickness. Either variation will work.
Vendors listed in KCA 'Classifieds' may be able to supply a model 1896/1898 Safety-Lever, if contacted. (These have gotten harder to find, of late, and sell for around $40).
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(IIRC - The square-cornered patch, in the 'cleaning-rod groove', was the later upgrade done in the early 1900's).
Nice job on photos. Your hand-guard is the model 1892 rifle type.
Your Bolt is a model 1896 Bolt. The Bolt-Sleeve will accept the late type of Safety-Lever. I believe there are two variations, differing slightly in Lever thickness. Either variation will work.
Vendors listed in KCA 'Classifieds' may be able to supply a model 1896/1898 Safety-Lever, if contacted. (These have gotten harder to find, of late, and sell for around $40).
IMG_9797_001.JPG ( 559 KB | 2
Downloads )