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Mark Daiute
03-27-2024, 06:31
I may be looking for one in the near future. Anyon out there have one?
Tom Trevor
03-28-2024, 09:47
Mark. Sorry no. Did you ever contact Wolfs and get the lube formula you were looking for over on cast BOOLITS site?
Dick Hosmer
03-29-2024, 02:13
Mark, I may have one - will look.
Kragrifle
03-29-2024, 03:00
Mark
Are you the owner of the BA marked 1896 Krag rifle?
Dick Hosmer
04-14-2024, 11:45
Not to hi-jack, but I have two BA-marked Krags. (1) My CRE carbine 70210, and (2) My 1892/96 rifle 6692, if that is of any help.
Kragrifle
04-17-2024, 10:04
Hi Dick
Was looking for a guy who had a really nice 1896 with BA marking
Dick Hosmer
04-26-2024, 12:28
Hi Dick
Was looking for a guy who had a really nice 1896 with BA marking

That leaves me out - mine is certainly OK, but not "really nice". IIRC, on 6692 the [BA-WJ] is surcharged right over the remains of a [JSA/date]. On the carbine, there does not appear to have ever been anything other than the [BA-WJ]. It probably went to China with the short stock, which was replaced with a long upon return.