Hey Guys,

I am a newbie here, and just found your forum, great place to speak Krag! This is my first Krag project, I am a upset as I thought the stock was uncut, but about 1" is missing from the front of the stock, under the nose piece (At least there are no extra holes in the receiver!), I got this off Gunbroker for what I think was a pretty good price, and I intend to restore it to it's original condition (You need to Login to view media files and links) (As much as I can anyway!)

The barrel is rough cut at 24" It looks like someone cut down the nose piece to make a kinda manlicher style stock out of it, so I will need a new barrel (Thinking a new one from CMP) Handgard, front and rear sights, a nose peice.  If anyone has the parts I am interested, also if anyone has the front part of a Krag stock, I would like to repair mine by gluing and doweling a patch to the front under the nose piece which I hope won't be visable. This piece is very pretty.... the stock is gorgeous so must be a repro as there isn't a scratch or dent on it. The action is nice too.... the barrel looks like it is new as well  bright shiny bore, with sharp rifeling. (I can't help but wonder what the original owner was thinking!)  Here is a link to some pics.

(You need to Login to view media files and links)

Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Fred

That Krag is screaming for a scout mount from Kraghause and a long eye relief scope!!!! If it was mine I would do that in a flash!
Restoration would probably not be cost effective and you can buy rifles with full barrels and sights intact with only the stock cut for reasonable prices from time to time.

Hey Guys,

Yeah, sometimes you get the bear...  and sometimes.... well you know....

My stock messures 14.5" from the rear of the mid band to the end of the (front) stock, or 24" from the breech.

I did buy it 'cause the owner said it was un cut..... but I am sure, it was an honest mistake. So pay your bucks and take your chances.... I am thinking what to do next.... While not historically accurate.... I am thinking of cuting back the stock a couple of inches more and replacing the front band, (IF I can make the stock taper work!)  and,
making it into a short rifle..... It would be a shame to make a carbine outta it... maybe rebarrel it with a used barrel, and cut it to around 27" or so to keep it in the proper proportions..... Hhhhhhmmmmm, I will have to think on this one!

I am not crazy about the manlicher look to the stock... but have to admit it was well done!

Sometimes it is best not to over task the plumbing... (Or my wallet!)

Thanks!
Fred

I think it would cost some money and time and good work to make it look like a long rifle, but then it still wouldn't be right.  I think the mannlicher stock is looking pretty sweet.  I too think I would put a scope mount on it and keep it the way it is.

Just my thoughts.

Tom

Hey Guys,

Hope I am not beating a dead horse, or boring anyone (This is interesting to me... but I am a little odd!)

While searching for Krag part I came across this thread.... It is pretty close to what I want to do with my rifle.... My barrel is about an inch longer then this one (not that that matters... )

As much as I would like to restore my rifle to original I cant justify the expense of a Rebarrel /Restocking.

It is my second choice, but when life gives you lemons... sometimes you gotta make lemonade!

(You need to Login to view media files and links)

I think yours looks great the way it is.  Personally, I would leave it.

Tom

I don't know anything about the different barrel diameters or how to mount the 1903 sight base but I think the two types of front sight bases offered by Sarco are for specific to the 1903 Springfield and the 1903A3 Springifeld.  The 1903 sight base has a dovetail cut into it for the sight key, a separate piece which actually holds the sight blade.  On the 03A3, the sight blade is pinned directly into the sight base, not a separate dovetailed sight key.

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the reply and insights! I talked to my gunsmith, and he is going to turn down the front of the barrel for me so that I can use an '03 front sight base.... I think numeric has the '03a3 type as a package for around $25 which I think is about the best deal around. If anyone knows others please illuminate me! I am also looking at Sarco, and a few other places.

Just for the good of the order....(I am sure you guys have found him and I am just reinventing the wheel) but I located this gent.... Mr. DeChristopher, (Right next to  the town where I work), he has lots of Krag parts at what seems to me to be good prices! My. Gunsmith, John Robinson recommends him!

(You need to Login to view media files and links)

Thanks!
Fred