1898 Krag pick up...

[Rick the Librarian]

An absolute beaut! I bought a Krag some years back that was probably originally in similar condition. However, it had been VERY poorly maintained and had extensive rust. Cleaned it off, but still doesn't look anywhere near like yours. For $600, you'd better be careful so your picture doesn't start appearing in post offices for grand larceny!!

[Dick Hosmer]

I see the bolt still has most of the original polish marks - and, I'll bet there is a very slight feeling of something 'scraping' or dragging as you operate it. The late Graham Burnside referred to it as what he called the "Krag noise". It is faint, and doesn't last long as the bolt wears in.

[Len]

I see the bolt still has most of the original polish marks - and, I'll bet there is a very slight feeling of something 'scraping' or dragging as you operate it. The late Graham Burnside referred to it as what he called the "Krag noise". It is faint, and doesn't last long as the bolt wears in.

You're right on the money Dick. I'm experiencing the "Krag noise" with this one.

Regards,
Len

[Dan Shapiro]

Hey Len! If that 'noise" bothers you, I'll be more than happy to take it off your hands.

Just trying to help out!

[IditarodJoe]

If Rick and Dick feel this is the original finish, then that's certainly good enough for me. Thank you, and thank you too, Len, for posting these excellent photos. I'm going to add copies to my personal "project reference collection".

[psteinmayer]

Hey Dan... I'll Rho-Sham-Bo you for it... Winner gets to take it home when Len gets annoyed with the noise!