nwilliams
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So I went gun shopping today and picked up two guns a Russian Makarov for $165
(see thread:www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=276496)
and this Krag Jorgensen 1898 Carbine. Its been sporterized and there was a good bit of tarnish that had to be removed, I cleaned off as much of the surface rust as I could and there didn't seem to be any severe pitting. The bore is incredible, mirror-like with great rifling and the action is amazingly smooth. The total price came to $225 which I felt was pretty reasonable. This will be a project gun, I'd like to bring it back to its original military design, when I have the time.
I've been wanting a Krag for years and a few days ago there was a program on tv about the Spanish American War and after watching that I was determined to find one.
BTW does anyone know a good source of 30-40 ammo? I see there is some commercial stuff out there for around $20 a box, but is there such a thing as cheap 30-40? It not a gun I plan on shooting much anyway, I bought it more just to so I could have one.
(see thread:www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=276496)
and this Krag Jorgensen 1898 Carbine. Its been sporterized and there was a good bit of tarnish that had to be removed, I cleaned off as much of the surface rust as I could and there didn't seem to be any severe pitting. The bore is incredible, mirror-like with great rifling and the action is amazingly smooth. The total price came to $225 which I felt was pretty reasonable. This will be a project gun, I'd like to bring it back to its original military design, when I have the time.
I've been wanting a Krag for years and a few days ago there was a program on tv about the Spanish American War and after watching that I was determined to find one.
BTW does anyone know a good source of 30-40 ammo? I see there is some commercial stuff out there for around $20 a box, but is there such a thing as cheap 30-40? It not a gun I plan on shooting much anyway, I bought it more just to so I could have one.
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