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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	I'm a newbie here to May 19^th, 2015 at 12:01am	Print Post
	I'm new to this site and hope that some of you guys can help me out. A widow I know gave me a 30-40 Krag but minus the stock. It's in decent shape and was wondering if it's worth getting a stock for. I'm really not sure what to do with it.


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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #1 - May 19^th, 2015 at 12:10am	Print Post
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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #2 - May 19^th, 2015 at 12:19am	Print Post
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Dick Hosmer KCA Official Member Offline Collector of Springfield Arms, 1865-1915 Posts: 1862 Location: Northern California Joined: Nov 20^th, 2005 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #3 - May 19^th, 2015 at 12:37am	Print Post
	Welcome! Looks like it might have been in a fire? To be honest, I'm not sure it is worth saving - it would only be good for a throw-in-the-truck, or loaner, hunting rifle. Too much has been done to it to be of any use to a collector, and even to make it usable for hunting might be more than it would be worth. But, since it was a gift, you have nothing to lose, and it could be a fun winter project, I suppose, especially if it had once belonged to a dear friend. Of course, if it was in a fire, it might not be safe. Number has to be 305452 (receiver made in 1902) - Krags did not go over 500,000.


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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #4 - May 19^th, 2015 at 12:42am	Print Post
	The pics don't do it justice. It wasn't in a fire it's been sitting in his old workshop/sportshop for 25 years. It would be safe to shoot. The bolt works fine and so does the ejector. A 3... lol I thought so but my eyes keep playing tricks on me. Anyhow thank you for the info and like I said the pics don't do it justice.


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spentprimer KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 27 Location: USA Joined: May 11^th, 2013 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #5 - May 19^th, 2015 at 1:24pm	Print Post
	It looks like a winter project to me, too. That is what I would do if it were mine. Welcome to the forum!


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madsenshooter KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1079 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2009	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #6 - May 19^th, 2015 at 3:38pm	Print Post
	Seeing as how it has been drilled and tapped for both receiver sight and a scope mount, and also has a barrel band, I'd put in in a sporter stock. Can't say for sure which scope mount it would take, could be a Williams. Older ones took 4 screws, the ones made now take 3 that are spaced approx 1.125" center to center.


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gnoahhh KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 147 Location: Annapolis, MD Joined: Feb 1^st, 2012 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #7 - May 19^th, 2015 at 4:31pm	Print Post
	Heck yeah put it in some kind of stock and enjoy shooting it! (But only if the bore condition warrants it.) A few hours with some emery cloth and fine grit sandpaper and then rust blue it- it'll look good and it's something you can do yourself at home.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #8 - May 20^th, 2015 at 12:45pm	Print Post
	Like 'gnoahhh' and others said, the collectability is gone, but, if the bore is decent, there is a lot of utility and fun to be had. If you are interested, I believe the scope mount holes are for the Weaver '#2 side-mount', which is still made. (They show up relatively cheap on ebay and GunBroker from time to time). Cut-down 1898 Krag stocks and sporter stocks also show up on these sites. Be patient and don't pay too much. Keep in mind that even in useful form, this Krag will only be worth $275 to $300 (and difficult to sell at that price). Everyone wants nice and original rifles and carbines. A few of us play with 'Sporters' and will consider hunting with them.
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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #9 - May 20^th, 2015 at 3:37pm	Print Post
	Thank you all for your input. I will make this a winter project. I found a stock already but I'm not sure if it's the right one. 31 inch Jorgason.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #10 - May 21^st, 2015 at 12:17am	Print Post
	A picture of the stock's 'action area' will get you helpful feedback. FWIW: The model 1898 Krag action will fit in any U.S. Krag stock. If the stock was intended for a model 1896 Krag, there will just be an extra gap around the bolt handle seat. (p.s. - I was wrong. The Weaver mount uses four screws. Also, if that Lyman 'peep' sight functions 'ok', I would just use the existing sights on your project gun).


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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #11 - May 25^th, 2015 at 12:09pm	Print Post
	Well my stock came on Saturday and I put on the gun right away. I'm really tickled about this project. It fit like a glove. Now all I need to find is a butt plate,sling swievel,and a rifle band with swivel. I've got a couple of leads for these items. Thanks again and Happy Memorial Day to all. ps I'll just use the existing sight on the gun. thanks again and I'll need to clean it up abit but not to much.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #12 - May 25^th, 2015 at 2:33pm	Print Post
	'chuck56': Take some pictures to show your progress. The parts you mentioned show up on ebay all the time and at gun shows. You might contact the gentlemen in the KCA Classifieds, who sell parts. It sounds like you put an original Krag stock on your sporter. What did you do with the added barrel-band to fit the barreled-action into the stock? I'm glad you are not waiting till Winter to have some 'Krag Fun' !


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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #13 - May 25^th, 2015 at 7:18pm	Print Post
	(You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) I saw some parts on ebay and I've contacted a person on here via email and am waiting a response. >) the stock is a 31" Jorgensen. it was at a very cheap price so I jumped on it.


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chuck56 KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 33 Location: milford,pa Joined: May 3^rd, 2015 Gender:	Re: I'm a newbie here to Reply #14 - May 25^th, 2015 at 7:23pm	Print Post
	I've been comparing this krag with one I inherited from my dad 10 years ago. It was his fathers gun. That one seems abit heavier and the barrel is approximately an inch longer than the one I'm working on. Here's a pic of my grandfathers Krag" (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)
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