Two 1898 Krag-Jorgensen rifles. Bubbed....

**Dannyjunkfish** · 08-08-2015, 06:03 PM

Hello guys,

Two new rifles today. Both 1898 Krags. Both have been sporterized

I can get both for $250, is it worth it to try to make them correct or a lost cause? Sorry kind of a open ended question.

Thanks as always everyone.

**relicz** · 08-08-2015, 07:52 PM

Personally think a restoration will be very difficult and cost prohibitive. I have a 1898 carbine for many years. The Krag-Jorgensen has one of the smoothest actions ever made. The Swiss Karabiner Model 1931 straight pull is a bit slicker, but for a turn bolt action the Krag is smooooth.

**Dannyjunkfish** · 08-08-2015, 08:15 PM

by relicz

Personally think a restoration will be very difficult and cost prohibitive. I have a 1898 carbine for many years. The Krag-Jorgensen has one of the smoothest actions ever made. The Swiss Karabiner Model 1931 straight pull is a bit slicker, but for a turn bolt action the Krag is smooooth.

Thanks John, for the feedback. Bolt is real nice. As you said k31 is still a bit slicker. Figured I would ask if they worth it. I think I may pass.