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October 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM #1
Need gunsmith for Krag in S.E. PA
A friend of mine inherited a Krag recently, but is unsure of what caliber it is. He needs someone that can determine it so he can shoot it. It's been sporterized and all markings removed so I think this is his only option.
Any recommendations?
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December 8th, 2007, 01:20 PM #2
Re: Need gunsmith for Krag in S.E. PA
The Krag was made for Norway,Denmark,and the US Military .If its US its.30-40 cal.If by any chance it was made for Norway its 6.5x55 If used by Denmark its 8x56R.The Krag Jorgenson was developed in Norway and adopted by the US in 1894.In June of 1893 the last of the trapdoor springfields were made and the US Springfield Armory tooled up for the manufacture of the Model 1892 Krag- Jorgenson rifle.In my 40 yrs of gunsmithing I have only ran across the cal .30-40.The barrel should be inspected for pitting and cracks and it should be checked for headspace.
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December 9th, 2007, 10:35 PM #3
Re: Need gunsmith for Krag in S.E. PA
The U.S. Krag rifle was modified from the original European design a little bit. The caliber was changed of course but the also the magizine door was modified to open down on the U.S. rifles. On the Euro versions it opens to the front. Its not un-common to run into a Euro version but the U.S. version is far more ordinary. Most were "sporterized" after they were sold off as surplus. If you have one in original condition they can bring a good bit of money. All of the U.S. rifles were made by Springfield Armory and are very well finished for a service rifle. The U.S. version also has a magazine disconnect switch that makes the rifle fire as a single shot.
It probably shoots the .30 Government, .30 U.S., or the .30/40 Krag cartridge unless it has been rebarreled or reamed to something different but that is unlikely. Even though they are different names they are all the same thing. I have brass marked as all three. Remington and Winchester both still make ammo with 180gr. bullets. Expect to pay about $25 bucks a box if you can find it. The .30 in the name means .30 caliber and the 40 means 40gr. of smokeless powder. The original military bullets was a 220gr. round nose at around 2000 to 2200 fps.
I kinda collect these rifles. Between my father and I, we have seven of them. I still hunt with one and they are a great deer killer. They are known to have the smoothest bolt action of any rifle ever produced. As mentioned before have the barrel checked out by a gunsmith but more importantly have the bolt checked for cracks around the single locking lug. The bolt in this rifle is case hardened and this is the major problem area with these rifles. I have never personally seen a cracked bolt in a Krag. The one I use for hunting was made in 1897 and still works like a champ. If it still has a serial number, P.M. me with it and I can give you the model number and manufacture date.
Your buddy is going to love shooting it. They are pretty accurate and the recoil is not that bad. If you reload you can get these thing to throw a 150 or 180gr. bullet at decent speeds.Last edited by Flash3x; December 9th, 2007 at 10:42 PM.
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August 15th, 2010, 03:57 AM #4Junior Member
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Re: Need gunsmith for Krag in S.E. PA
Hi, I am the daughter of a gunsmith from some years back. He worked out of Reading, PA and did some work on the type of rifle you mentioned.
Someone in the area has 1 or 2 of his rifles and wrote, "I own a spectacular 30-40 Krag that was modified and completely reworked by Walter S. Glodzik. Not only is the rifle an incredible piece of craftsmenship and workmanship, it is an actual historical piece of art from those days past. From the finely inletted and shaped stock with silver inlays of a moose and deer to the deeply blued action and barrel of top notch fit and finish, this rifle is a joy to hold and shoot. I can only say that I hope I have chance to purchase yet another Walter S. Glodzik rifle someday."
I was just wondering if any of your rifles might be marked with his name or initials? I know that he did a great deal of custom work, and I would love to get in touch with anyone who might own one of his pieces.
Thanks,
Cathy Glodzik
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August 15th, 2010, 06:47 AM #5
Re: Need gunsmith for Krag in S.E. PA
Cathy,
If I run across any of your fathers guns I'll get a hold of you
Rob
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August 15th, 2010, 03:56 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Need gunsmith for Krag in S.E. PA
never mind, just saw the original request date
Dale
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August 15th, 2010, 10:50 PM #7Member
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Re: Need gunsmith for Krag in S.E. PA
You are near Bob Ricci in Guthriesville. 610 873 2062. I have recommended him in the past and have not received any bad feedback.
John Bennett
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