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RickM
12-14-2013, 11:53
I found a complete krag "parade" rifle. Lacquered stock chromed metal. I am thinking of trading an excellent conditin ruger mkII with accessories. I am hoping to strip the lacquer and use the wood to complete the rifle i already have.

Good deal or bad? Would the chromed parts have resale or trade value?

jon_norstog
12-14-2013, 04:09
Rick,

I would keep the Ruger. Unless the parade rifle has an extraordinarily fine piece of wood on it. The chromed parts may have some value to someone, somewhere, but ....


good luck!

jn

Kragrifle
12-14-2013, 05:43
Pass

psteinmayer
12-14-2013, 06:15
Chrome can be removed... but you would need to determine if it were operable. Many times, parade rifles are disabled, sometimes with the chamber filled to prevent a round from being inserted. I agree with the others... it's most likely not cost effective! I'd pass!

Dan Shapiro
12-14-2013, 06:41
Here's another option..........

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=380979289

RickM
12-15-2013, 02:57
Thanks all for the input..... anyone here got a complete upper and lower stock that wants a ruger? Lol

Dick Hosmer
12-15-2013, 09:33
Here's another option..........

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=380979289

And a bad one, from my viewpoint. I would definitely not patronize Mr. Price (who, in my opinion, is neither ethical, honest, nor cooperative in the least) if he were the last dealer on earth.

RickM
12-15-2013, 11:10
Thank you mr hosmer i appreciate the heads up

madsenshooter
12-15-2013, 02:44
C'mon Dick, we knows you're pals with Mr. Price. LOL I'm still trying to figure out if he might be a Captain I knew in the AF by the same name that was originally from the Dayton area. That Capt. was into woodworking, but he built dulcimers.

Dick Hosmer
12-15-2013, 04:31
Nothing sweet about that guy's Krag wood, OR personality!

madsenshooter
12-15-2013, 07:03
Couldn't be the same fellow, my AF Capt was a nice guy who would be quick to stand behind his work.

70ish
12-16-2013, 08:07
Thanks all for the input..... anyone here got a complete upper and lower stock that wants a ruger? Lol
Assuming it's a Model 77, can you give us details on the Ruger? Caliber, barrel type, stock type, accessories, condition, etc?

RickM
12-17-2013, 10:25
Sorry ... its a mkII slabside pistol