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ABolt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 7 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2017	Books! Jul 8^th, 2017 at 1:46am	Print Post
	Hey guys, what are some good books to look for on the Krag rifles? I've heard about the Joe Poyer book but that seems like it's hard to find and pricey. Any other good ones out there for a beginner? Thanks!


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Culpeper KCA Forum Member Offline Posts: 904 Location: Right Coast of Africa Joined: Mar 30^th, 2005	Re: Books! Reply #1 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 2:11am	Print Post
	Right here by Joe Farmer (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) Money well spent.

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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Books! Reply #2 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 4:21am	Print Post
	'ABolt' - Well, I'll be d..... Joe Poyer's book, "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine", by North Cape Publications, must suddenly be out of print and out of stock! Until, literally days ago, it could be found on ebay, new, for $22.95, or less. Now, I see one listed for $175! North Cape Publications only has it listed in "Kindle" version, for $19.95. I personally like the Poyer book, but, it is not a $175 to $225 publication! I think you just have to be patient and North Cape Publications will probably do another printing at a reasonable price. Frank Mallory's, "The Krag Rifle Story", is out of print. Used copies sell for around $200. The 2nd Edition has more content than the 1st Edition. It is an enjoyable and valued reference. William Brophy's, "The Krag Rifle", has good content and shows up "used", for around $125. I have not seen a copy of Joe Farmers, self-published work. I believe it is structured for advanced Krag students and likely avoids repeating basic 'beginner' material. I guess it would be wise to be patient and look for copies of Mallory's, Brophy's, and Poyer's books at gun shows.
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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: Books! Reply #3 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 5:20am	Print Post
	Hmmmm...... North Cape is tapering down. That is why I had to do my second book myself. Perhaps they are at the end of their supply of the Krag book? If so, I'd not expect another printing - but I could be dead wrong, since once a book is set up, changing it is relatively easy. Maybe he is going to go to POD (print on demand) as well. One of the reasons given for said tapering was to no longer have the hassle and expense of handling, and paying for storage of, inventory. I bought his remaining stock of my first book and am now the sole supplier, or will be when the wells run dry. Also, have received the proof copies of my new book - turn around will not take long - it will be for sale on Amazon by the end of this month. Finally!!
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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Books! Reply #4 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 1:50pm	Print Post
	FWIW - I purchased (online) an extra copy of Poyer's, "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine", today. It is listed at Buymilsurp.com for $22.95, plus $8.80 postage - total $31.75. (p.s. - Buy Dick Hosmer's fine books)!


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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: Books! Reply #5 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 3:48pm	Print Post
	Poyer's book is out of stock on Amazon as well. I've always wondered what algorithm produces those absurd prices (sometimes exceeding $1000) for a damn paperback. No human in their right mind would ask that. Somebody 'splain it to me, please.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Books! Reply #6 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 5:15pm	Print Post
	Dick - Would you please post the order details on your new book (and the 'old and new package deal') on the KCA Forum. (Culver's Pages is temporarily out of service). p.s. - The sudden 10 fold increase in the "Price" of the 'Poyer Book' is just pure GREED on the part of some 'operators'. They should be shunned!


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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: Books! Reply #7 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 6:09pm	Print Post
	The new book should be on sale, on Amazon, before the end of the month. It will be priced at $24.95 plus postage, and will, of course, be unsigned. I should have a modest stock for signing and local gun shows, etc. by the latter part of August. Price will be $29.95 but that will include postage (thus eliminating the need for coordination). I will sign (and include custom wording if requested). Persons wishing to obtain a (signed - that will be the default, so advise if not wanted) copy of the first book at the same time - in the same mailing - should add a flat $15.00. This is NOT the same offer I posted on Culver (which will be corrected as soon as it is possible) but it is what I want to go with, at least at present.


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ABolt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 7 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2017	Re: Books! Reply #8 - Jul 8^th, 2017 at 11:11pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the information guys. I will keep an eye out for these to pop up for sale.


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ABolt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 7 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2017	Re: Books! Reply #9 - Jul 22^nd, 2017 at 12:23am	Print Post
	Anyone seen the Poyer book available at a decent price lately? Can't find it in stock anywhere unless I want to spend $200 for it. And that's just cutting way too much into my gun money!!


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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: Books! Reply #10 - Jul 22^nd, 2017 at 2:27pm	Print Post
	No, I have not. Joe is scaling back his operation, which is why I had to go to CreateSpace/Amazon to do my second book. I do have another question though. What algorithm or circumstance produces the absurdly wild prices seen (ocasionally in four figures) on Amazon for some recent paperbacks? In the case of the SRS books (which never show up at a reasonable price) I believe it is legit, but some of the others are ridiculous.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Books! Reply #11 - Jul 23^rd, 2017 at 3:44pm	Print Post
	It is probably a bad time to try and buy the 'Poyer Krag Book'. It is probably a good time to buy Brophy's: 'The Krag Rifle'. I have seen several, gently used ones, lately on ebay, listed for under $100.


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Philngruvy KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 32 Location: Pensacola, North Carolina Joined: Aug 17^th, 2017 Gender:	Re: Books! Reply #12 - Aug 28^th, 2017 at 7:07pm	Print Post
	Amazon has it now, Poyer "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine". 3rd edition. (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)

	"The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man -- and give some back." Al Swearengen, from "Deadwood"
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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Books! Reply #13 - Aug 28^th, 2017 at 7:40pm	Print Post
	Good price and good time to buy! (Last month, 'Buymilsurps.com' failed to deliver book and failed to return communications on purchase I attempted with them. I had to contact my credit card company and protest being charged). Saturday, I paid $34 for a new copy (with postage) on ebay. I felt lucky to find a spare copy for a 'travel reference'. I guess, I should have been more patient!


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1911Ron KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 59 Location: Buckeye,Az Joined: May 16^th, 2015 Gender:	Re: Books! Reply #14 - Aug 28^th, 2017 at 8:01pm	Print Post
	I just ordered mine!


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