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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:37 pm
by Thane
Oooh, that is a right pretty rifle.

If you get a chance to shoot it, by all means, do. A rifle that nice deserves to be shot, and the Krag infantry rifles tame an already soft-recoiling cartridge to downright pleasant levels. I'm almost jealous (oh, who am I kidding, I AM jealous! :lol: ).

Many thanks for sharing the pictures!

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:56 am
by MrDrummy
I am wanting to take it out shooting this weekend, if my music travels don't get in the way. I do have a couple of questions that maybe one of you guys could answer for me:

1. There's a little switch on the left side of the rifle, not the safety, but another switch--what does this do? Is this the magazine cutoff? I'm still new to rifles...go easy on me!

2. Kevin, you said to be careful with cleaning etc. If I go and shoot it, Hoppes is an ok cleaner, right? I don't want to get it too gunked up, for sure!!

Thanks for the help!!

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:46 am
by longtooth
MrDrummy wrote: 1. There's a little switch on the left side of the rifle, not the safety, but another switch--what does this do? Is this the magazine cutoff? I'm still new to rifles...go easy on me!

Thanks for the help!!
Go ahead & ask all the Qs you need to here. All will help & none will flame. Someone has the answer & you will too before the end of the day. KB & Jimlongly are our historic military rifle experts. ;-)

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:37 pm
by KBCraig
Using Hoppes is fine.

When I cautioned about chemicals, I was thinking of all the times a friend or coworker has been proud to show the old rifle they "cleaned up"... with paint stripper, steel wool, and sandpaper. :cry:

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:07 am
by dihappy
Antique Roadshow :)

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:57 pm
by Mike1951
MrDrummy wrote:1. There's a little switch on the left side of the rifle, not the safety, but another switch--what does this do? Is this the magazine cutoff?
Yes. With the box magazine cut off, you can load one round at a time.

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:06 am
by MrDrummy
KBCraig wrote:Using Hoppes is fine.

When I cautioned about chemicals, I was thinking of all the times a friend or coworker has been proud to show the old rifle they "cleaned up"... with paint stripper, steel wool, and sandpaper. :cry:
Ok-- I'm just wanting to be as careful as I can with this thing, but I still do want to take it out and shoot it. It's in shooting shape, for sure! Bubba will get nowhere near this rifle, I assure you!!

What kind of oil would you use for the stock? It doesn't looks like it needs too much, just a little here and there, and I know that you guys have your pet oils and such.

Any guesses as to what I should offer to buy this rifle for? I've been poking around on the internet, but the price ranges vary so much that I'm just not sure what I should offer, and I'd like to be fair.

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:32 am
by MrDrummy
Finally got out to the range this today and had a chance to shoot this beauty!

Fired 10 shots, as it was a little too cold to hang around too long today.

First 5 resting on some sandbags at 50 yds:

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Next 5 standing at 50 yds. This gun isn't exactly light!

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It's a shooter, for sure. I'm not the best shot, so I'm sure there are many of you out there who could do a lot better. If any of you are in the Lubbock area, let's hit the range!

Sad thing is that I broke the sling when I was trying to take it off to avoid breaking the leather, which was a little worn in one spot. Gotta figure out a way to mend the leather, I guess.

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:57 am
by HEMIzygote
I recognize those targets...... :grin:

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:01 am
by KBCraig
MrDrummy wrote:Fired 10 shots, as it was a little too cold to hang around too long today.
Go on, show 'em the pics of you in your Elmer Fudd fur hat! :grin:

Straight out of the battle of Stalingrad, I'm tellin' ya. :grin:

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:42 am
by MrDrummy
:lol:

Ok, ok, KB called me out, and now I have to. I have no excuses, other than you just HAVE to have something warm on a bald head!

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Loading the K98

Let's hope that LT doesn't get Photoshop savvy on this, because I think that he owes me one.

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:33 am
by hi-power
:smilelol5: You were askin' fer it!

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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:43 am
by casselthief
bah! nicely done!

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:24 pm
by jimlongley
Don't bother trying to repair the sling, that model is available. For that rifle an M 1903 sling would be appropriate, although an M1907 wouldn't be out of line. They are about $50.00 for brand new and vary for used.

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:05 pm
by KBCraig
"Be vewwwy vewwwy quiet... "