Dave DeLaurant
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Same story with my P-14. Yours came out nice!
Did you source an original GI stock or go with new wood? I had a drill stock on my until I bit the bullet and ordered one of the new Italian-made replacement stocks from Numrich.
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Same story with my P-14. Yours came out nice!
Did you source an original GI stock or go with new wood? I had a drill stock on my until I bit the bullet and ordered one of the new Italian-made replacement stocks from Numrich.
I found an original that had a crack in the wrist and repaired it
DocRock
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There are photos of “railway security troops”, whether actual MPs or just so designated in France equipped with Krags and a good deal of 30-40 ammo was shipped to France. There are also pictures of black soldiers, apparently detailed to work brigades rather than combat, carrying Krags but nobody has been able to find accounts of Krags in combat. C&R Arsenal did a lot of research and came up empty on Krag WWI combat use. There is some information to suggest a large number of Krags and ammo were sent to White Russian forces after the war, but no evidence….
Space Ghost
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Nicely done.
armedwalleye
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Normally, I'd want to see an original gun stay original, but in this case, you didn't bubba an original, someone else did. If you don't start with original, anything goes. It sounds more like you did a service to the gun and created a masterpiece. Impressive piece of work there. There's something about silk purses and sow's ears, but even that doesn't do this firearm, and your work, the honor it truly deserves. Kudos on the save, and on an incredible build.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Of course, Danish and Norwegian Krags saw plenty of combat against the Nazis. The Germans investigated the possibility of rechambering captured stocks to 7.92 or even new production as such.
Archie
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I have a M1917 Rifle which has been 'sporterized' to the extent of a 'cock on opening' set up for the bolt. I understand that to be a parts replacement; there is no changes (to my knowledge) to the outer metal or wood or bedding. I have the fortune to have a 'cousin' P14 rifle as well. It seems to be as issued.
That rifle is delightful. I have two other M1917 actions, one in an improved version, barrel stamped "Scott's .30" (no record of who Scott was), and one has been rebarreled to .35 Whelen. I quickly add both rifles came to me after having been altered from issue condition.
That rifle is delightful. I have two other M1917 actions, one in an improved version, barrel stamped "Scott's .30" (no record of who Scott was), and one has been rebarreled to .35 Whelen. I quickly add both rifles came to me after having been altered from issue condition.
PonyKiller
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Pop has a 105+ year old P14 enfield rebarreled by the crown's armory in 1922. With handloads of Sierra 180 gr pro, and a mild charge of blc2 it's a very accurate rifle. Last two range trips. It has
Averaged inside 1.25" at 100 yds. Other than a "bad ace" no drill scope and a 3x9 nikon it is as issued.
The as issued part is a blessing and a curse in a sense, it is a heavy relatively long rifle, the flip side is with the relatively light handloads and 26" barrel it has mild manners with recoil and report.
Out of curiosity I'll eventually weigh the thing , it's gotta be close to 10 lbs with scope.
Averaged inside 1.25" at 100 yds. Other than a "bad ace" no drill scope and a 3x9 nikon it is as issued.
The as issued part is a blessing and a curse in a sense, it is a heavy relatively long rifle, the flip side is with the relatively light handloads and 26" barrel it has mild manners with recoil and report.
Out of curiosity I'll eventually weigh the thing , it's gotta be close to 10 lbs with scope.
Grumpy_old_Fart
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Well done, sir... I love the stock.
my grandfather gave me a bubba'd 1917 when i was 14. I can still hit the bottom of a beer can at 200 yards with its williams peep sight. I have picked up a few and used them over the years. Gave a nickel plated action to a co-worker for a build, it had lost the rear sight posts somewhere in the past, too.
keep those old rifles alive. They are beautiful when done right.
this one is a 25-06 I put together.
my grandfather gave me a bubba'd 1917 when i was 14. I can still hit the bottom of a beer can at 200 yards with its williams peep sight. I have picked up a few and used them over the years. Gave a nickel plated action to a co-worker for a build, it had lost the rear sight posts somewhere in the past, too.
keep those old rifles alive. They are beautiful when done right.
this one is a 25-06 I put together.
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velocette
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Took the rifle to my local range to check zero at 100 yds. Tried several loads with 155 Sierra bullets with mediocre results, 2 ~ 3".
then finished up with 168 gr, Sierra MKs & IMR 4895, Shot this group. Then decided to quit while I was ahead. 4 rounds, 2" high. Right where I wanted it.
then finished up with 168 gr, Sierra MKs & IMR 4895, Shot this group. Then decided to quit while I was ahead. 4 rounds, 2" high. Right where I wanted it.
Grumpy_old_Fart
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for a mass produced 100 year old rifle that has probably seen combat and a bunch of banging around, that, IMHO, is exceptional.
SwampWolf
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Yep, generally I'm not one appreciative of white line spacers and contrasting wood knobs and caps but it looks right on this rifle and the era the style was conceived in. Great looking rifle built on an action I've always preferred over the more popular Springfield of the time.
rromeo
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Very nice. I have a Winchester 1917 that I picked up last year for pennies. The rear sight was milled, and oddly it has a Lyman peep sight. Go figure.
The stock is a butcher job, and I'd like to eventually have it looking something like yours.
The stock is a butcher job, and I'd like to eventually have it looking something like yours.
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velocette
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rromeo, I sent you a PM about your '17/
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