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General >> Chit-Chat (for poking fun and off topic subjects) >> Krags And Underwear!? http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1577426683 Message started by Knute1 on Dec 27^th, 2019 at 6:04am

Title: Krags And Underwear!?
Post by Knute1 on Dec 27^th, 2019 at 6:04am

Not sure what this guy is totally talking about from the Georgia National Guard in October, 1894. There may be some other writings elsewhere that may make things more obvious.

http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=downloadfile;file=Underwear.pdf ( 428 KB | 10 Downloads )

Title: Re: Krags And Underwear!?
Post by butlersrangers on Dec 27^th, 2019 at 6:22am

It appears, Captain Kivan believed the Krag sling, being anchored to a butt-swivel, instead of at the front of the trigger-guard, would pose problems with 'the manual of arms' and the wearing of a pack or haversack, (for extra socks and underwear).

How in 'Heaven's Name' are you going to carry a Rice Shelter-Half and a slung Krag?

Damn Foreign rifle!

Rice_shelter-ed.jpg ( 114 KB | 0 Downloads )

Title: Re: Krags And Underwear!?
Post by Knute1 on Dec 27^th, 2019 at 2:10pm

Ahah. But of course. I should have realized that all along - not. Thanks for clearing this up for me. It sure put a burr under Captain Kivan's saddle.