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Re: Whats wrong with this finish
Reply #15 - Oct 10th, 2013 at 6:24pm
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I would advise you to get a nice complete 1898 bolt for your 1898 Krag.  This would give you the various colors that should be present on these parts.  You have shown an early firing pin, bolt body, extractor screw and bolt sleeve, in your several postings.  You could probably sell these early parts to pay for the correct 1898 parts.  A nice rust blue (without polishing) on your barrel and action, would probably result in a nice restoration.
  
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Re: Whats wrong with this finish
Reply #16 - Oct 10th, 2013 at 8:01pm
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     Thank you for the support.I just got home several hours ago from hernia surgery and needed several weeks of lite duty so timing was perfect .I ordered rust blue yesterday after much research,but wanted someone to 2nd my conclusion.

      Any advise on the best way to obtain the correct bolt would be welcome.

          I would like to thank everyone for the help,this my first time actually joining a forum and asking my own questions and it has been a great step ahead for me with your help.
  
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Re: Whats wrong with this finish
Reply #17 - Oct 10th, 2013 at 8:29pm
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There are a couple of members who sell parts mentioned in the KCA classifieds.  Krag bolts show up all the time on ebay and GunBroker (search:  krag).  J.D. Christopher sells parts.
  
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