Gunner69skmc
Glad the stock worked out for you. Have two short barreled versions of the Norwegian Krag - neither of which fits the description for the 1894 or 1912 carbine - swivel placement is incorrect. On my stocks the width of the trigger guard is approximately 0.585 and the length is 3.80 inches long.
Ludwig Olson has an article on the Danish, American and Norwegian Krags in the September 1958 "American Rifleman" and in the 1982 January/February and March/April "Rifle" magazine and a shorter one in the November/December "Rifle" magazine.
As to strength, Olson quotes a Hardy Ahlgreen of the Kongsberg Arms Factory as stating the 7x57 is a suitable conversion for the Norewegian Krag but does not believe that the action is suitable for the .308 Winchester. However, in the 1950's Globe Firearms in Canada converted the Norwegian Krag to both the .243 and .308 Winchester. Two of these have been in contiuous use with factory .308 loaded cartridges and show no signs of falure.
Contrary to some of the opinions expressed, the Krag is a very slick action and performs very well - is most convenient to load in cold weather when hunting and is much more attractive than some other more "modern" rifles.
Try checking my profile again - address should be there.
Bill
