Got my Krag back

[Gil Martin]

I dropped off a sporterized Krag at the gunsmith to get a new barrel installed. It was finished yesterday and looks wonderful. I used an Adams & Bennett large ring '98 Mauser barrel in .30-06 from Midway. It was rethreaded and rechambered in .30/40. The 1898 rifle is good for a long, long time.

The next rifle awaiting a new barrel is a sporterized 1909 Argentine Mauser. That should be done this week.

All the best...
Gil

[Adam Helmer]

Gil,

We have heard about all this rebarrelling bidness, but when are the guns going hunting?

Adam

[Gil Martin]

I have to wait for the season to open to use these rifles. All the best...
Gil

[Adam Helmer]

Gil,

Good answer; what hunting season you talking about? From my count, ya better bring the truck. Eh wot?

Adam

[Gil Martin]

Generally, I hunt with one rifle at a time. All the best...
Gil

[Joe Boleo]

You done good! Take care...
Joe

[avalanche]

Gil I also have a krag that my by done soon i also got a barrel from midway my uncle told be that they have good barrels

[Joe Boleo]

Good to hear from you, Hang on to that Krag. Take care...
Joe

[Kragman71]

Originally posted by Gil Martin
I dropped off a sporterized Krag at the gunsmith to get a new barrel installed. It was finished yesterday and looks wonderful. I used an Adams & Bennett large ring '98 Mauser barrel in .30-06 from Midway. It was rethreaded and rechambered in .30/40. The 1898 rifle is good for a long, long time.

The next rifle awaiting a new barrel is a sporterized 1909 Argentine Mauser. That should be done this week.

All the best...
Gil

Gil
Just asking.
Could you have found a 1903 Springfield barrel in 30'06 caliber,to rechamber to 30/40 caliber?
It would not have to be rethreaded.
Did you want something other the 1 in 10 rifling?
Frank

[Gil Martin]

I have had several Krags rebarreled and have used new surplus 1903-A3 barrels. The 03-A3 barrels had to be shortened and rechambered. The Midway barrels at 1 in 10" twist and shoot very well. All the best...
Gil