A concise history of the Krag - 05/24/14 12:40 AM
Now that you guys have me looking for a Krag sporter, I have discovered that I know much less than I thought I knew. Which is to say I know I know less than almost nothing.
So, would anyone want to volunteer a concise history of the Krag rifle(s). It seems there is an 1892, 96 and 98. Is one more desirable than another (stronger, more reliable, more svelte, etc).
And it seems that there is a Krag of a different flavor for every nationality. Does this matter when looking for a more or less classic American sporter conversion (not a hacked down military stock)?
If all of this is just way too much to post on a thread, a good book title or website would be useful. I found the Kragcollectors forum, though I have not yet come up with $10 to buy a membership (I can be a cheap bastard).
Anyway, if anyone wants to wax poetic on the illustrious histories and diversity of Krag rifles, I would love to bend my ear to hear it.
So, would anyone want to volunteer a concise history of the Krag rifle(s). It seems there is an 1892, 96 and 98. Is one more desirable than another (stronger, more reliable, more svelte, etc).
And it seems that there is a Krag of a different flavor for every nationality. Does this matter when looking for a more or less classic American sporter conversion (not a hacked down military stock)?
If all of this is just way too much to post on a thread, a good book title or website would be useful. I found the Kragcollectors forum, though I have not yet come up with $10 to buy a membership (I can be a cheap bastard).
Anyway, if anyone wants to wax poetic on the illustrious histories and diversity of Krag rifles, I would love to bend my ear to hear it.