Greetings fellow Krag shooters,
Now that I have browsed the many topics I am stepping forward to admit to having had my eyes opened by all I have read.

Some history: my first .30 cal centerfire rifle was a gunshow 30-40 that had been sporterized (if we dare call it that). It was funky but it was cheap and it made this pistolero pleased to handle such a smooth piece of machinery. Never mind the weird wood work, the darn thing shot really well. My impression was the wood was original. After a bit, I was inspired to modify the trigger. I hope this that follows doesn’t get me drummed out of the group. I ground off the hump which gives the Krag its two-stage trigger. Then I drilled and tapped in a sear engagement screw. To deal with the over travel of the trigger I drilled and tapped the trigger guard and put in an over travel screw. Each screw is loaded with a spring to prevent random motion.

The trigger action is solid but gives the classic “glass rod” release and is not a hair trigger. Shooting at Whittington Center along side a Mauser action custom in a custom stock I found I was getting equal results. Since then, shooting in a sort of Krag vacuum I loved my funky Krag for the fine rifle it is. Now I learn there is much more to know about these rifles and their passionate owners. I guess we all agree, the Krag is a remarkable firearm.

My Funky M1898 Krag is 471xxx S/N, mfg. 1907. Besides the trigger job, I bead blasted and hot blued the metal. The barrel is 21 1/4” muzzle to receiver. The front sight is a Redfield blade dovetailed in to a base that wraps the barrel. The rearsight is a micrometer peep with variable aperture options and elevation adjustments. 175 gr. cast bullets with gas checks bounced a bucket at 200 yards off-hand. I learned a bit when I found reference to the square insert in the nose of the stock. I recently referred to it as “UD”, Ugly Duckling. Boy do I love that old shooter.