New member - Howdy

[kragluver]

I've lurked here forever and finally decided to join the forum. I've enjoyed the discussions here for a number of years and I've learned a lot about history and Leverguns.

I especially enjoy Rangerider's historic ranger photos. My GG-grandfather on my Mom's side was a Ranger and his father was the company surgeon under Capt Hamp Cox's company in the early 1870s. On my Father's side, my GGG grandfather was a Ranger in South Texas during the Civil War. Our family has deep roots in Texas, dating back to 1824.

I own two leverguns (a Marlin 336 in .30-30 and a Marlin 1895 in .45-70) along with quite a few other firearms. My passion is shooting MILSURP bolt guns (as you might tell by my username) and my 1911. I also have a passion for military and Texas history.

[Hobie]

Welcome! You should get along well with Charles as he's another Krag lover.

[jeepnik]

Welcome to the fire. Pull up a stump and sit a spell. Spin a yarn, ask or answer a question or two, or just plain jaw a bit.

[Rimfire McNutjob]

Wecome. I thought for sure we'd be hearing about a Winchester 95 in .30-40 Krag.

[kragluver]

Sorry - don't own one (yet). That is on my list however.

[iceman]

Welcome from the great white north.

[olyinaz]

Well howdy! I'm a Krag man myself but mine are Norwegians in 6.5mm. I need a Springfield Krag and you need a lever gun in .30 US!

Thanks for joining in.

Oly

[WinM71]

Welcome to the fire!

[pokey]

Welcome to the fire!

boy howdy .

[TedH]

Welcome!

[Chuck 100 yd]

Welcome!!

[Ysabel Kid]

Welcome aboard!

[dr walker]

welcome to the forum.

[RIHMFIRE]

Howdy

[Streetstar]

Wecome. I thought for sure we'd be hearing about a Winchester 95 in .30-40 Krag.

That was my first thought too


I'd welcome ya in, but it sounds like you've been here for awhile , so thanks for finally signing in at the CQ desk

[rjohns94]

Welcome and I hope you enjoy the fire.

[Old Savage]

Welcome - you basically have it covered.

[gamekeeper]

Welcome from across the Pond.

[Borregos]

A very warm welcome to you, you will enjoy it here

[JerryB]

Just now saw your name on a post tonite. I have an old 30-40 Krag that is inreal fine shape for 111 years old. My grandson bought it and came dragging it home a couple of months ago and said happy birthday. He got it for $200. We looked up alot of sites but not a whole lot that helped. we did get it stripped and cleaned up, even figured out how to get the bolt out and back in. The barrel looks real good, all 30 inches of it.
Can you tell me what the little lever on the left side of the bolt is for?.I just need to get to the range with it, ammo is hard to come by.
Thanks for any help.

[kimwcook]

We've had a few new guys sign up lately and I thought you were one of those so I didn't open the post. I apologize for that and I want to add my welcome. As you've lurked here for a while you know it's a neat place to spend time.

[pwl44m]

This is a very diverse Forum, U C it all here. I would venture to say a goodly portion of the Guys here own at least 1 Krag. I have 2.
Welcome and post often, with Pics O C. U can pretty much get a pass on Your first Post but after that the Posse is sent.

[Griff]

Welcome to THE Forum. I wouldn't know a Krag unless someone said, "here, look at my Krag." Pics, pics, and more pics!

[Rube Burrows]

Well I got a warm welcome and therefore feel its only right to welcome another new guy here....even though you have been lurking longer.

Welcome

[kragluver]

From top to bottom - Model 1898 Krag, Model 1917, M1903A3, Mosin Nagant M38, Savage-made Enfield No 4 Mk1*.

[Motex66]

Welcome. Those are some fine rifles with a lot of History.
John

[kragluver]

Thank you. I do enjoy shooting them. Even though the Krag is sporterized, it has to be my favorite. The work was done by my grandfather in the 1940s.