My New Krag - 1898 Rifle

[Fred]

Outstanding rifle! It's all correct and original. Worth every bit of what you have in it!

[pickax]

Kudos to you Viking! I'm very glad this turned out well.
Now find some ammo and enjoy.

[viking73]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to share a few better photos of my rifle here. I have also picked up a 1903 dated bayonet for it in the meantime. The bayonet is pitted and didn't come with a scabbard, but the price was right ($40). It will work until I can find a better example.

I ran a few patches down the bore and except for some faint green spots, they came out pretty clean. I did notice a spot of pitting near the chamber end, but I don't think it's anything to be worried about.

I think I'll try to find an original sling for her too. I've seen several pop up on eBay lately.

I have two boxes of Remington ammo for her. Maybe this holiday weekend I can hit the range and see how she does with spitzer bullets.

-Derek

[madsenshooter]

Then you'll be hooked for good. A few of mine shoot just as good as any modern rifle. Even though it was the United State's first go round for a smokeless powder rifle, they got a lot of things right.

[jon_norstog]

Good looking rifle, there. I bet it shoots great, too. The old guys used to tell me (before I became an old guy myself) "those things are really accurate!"

jn