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Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903 (Read 1975 times)
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Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903
Mar 15th, 2013 at 2:43am
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I have m1898 Springfield krag sn#415626- stock is in good original condition. However, the forend was shortened many years ago exactly 15/16 of an inch to accommodate a longer bayonet grip handle. Were these rifles modified by soldiers to hold different bayonets? Any recommendations? Please help - thanks in advance!
  
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Re: Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903
Reply #1 - Mar 15th, 2013 at 3:38am
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krag415626:  The modification to your stock is not correct.  Either leave it as it is or have a piece of walnut shaped and spliced onto your forend tip to restore the original length.  If cleverly done and stained to match, it would be almost invisible.
  
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Re: Need bayonet to fit my m1898 U.S. krag made 1903
Reply #2 - Mar 15th, 2013 at 4:50am
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Sketch gives correct dimension from rear of lower band to front of upper band and stock.

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