'Parashooter' - Thanks for catching my error on the thread diameters.

I have seen a number of Krags with 1903 Springfield replacement barrels. I did not appreciate that the thread diameters were different and the work involved.

FWIW - Leroy Rice Co. use to make a 'fillet' to give a pleasant barrel to receiver contour on 'sportered' Krags. The 'fillet' had an opening to clear the front-sight. When installed, it stayed in place with tension and wood-inletting.

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