Need more info re: my grandfather's Krag

[Greg H. in Virginia]

I wonder if that's why the bolt knob on my '98 Krag is dark and pitted, as if it had been handled by sweaty palms in damp tropical climes somewhere?

[dave]

I see allot of Krags with dark bolt knobs, even up the handle. Some so smooth they look blued (it is just another form of "rust blueing"). And I'm sure its from sweaty hands.

[habu1]

JB, Krags are really nice rifles and if you wish to bring it back to "original" configuration then I would recommend S&S Firearms(ssfirearms.comm) for needed parts. I've used them as a resource for many years. Good folks , good product and good service. You will be surprised what they have in their catalog that you may like.