Trying to pick a Danish Krag Jorgenson

[majspud]

One of these has been on my list for a while, not as a shooter per se, but a remembrance piece. My mother's father was Danish and served in their army from 1929-1933. I have narrowed my search to two likely candidates; one made in 1892, the other in 1916. I know little of these save their similarities with US versions and the different forward opening loading gate. Opinions from those in the know are appreciated. The sources will remain anonymous.

Condition:

1892: bolt mismatch
1916: bolt mismatch

Finish:

1892: more patina than blue
1916: 15% blue, scuff marks as if roughly cleaned

Bores

1892: bore has good+ rifling with darker frosted grooves.
1916: bore has good+ rifling with darker grooves.

Stocks:

1892: duffel cut at lower band; probable bring back
1916: duffel cut at lower band; probable bring back

Issues:

1892: missing front guard screw; I have found one in Denmark
1916: stock looks shiny, like a lacquer finish
Both: duffel cut, but this will be an easy fix for me.

Cost:

1892: $695, offered $600; waiting
1916: $550

Opinion:

I'm leaning towards the 1892 for Antique status (4th year production) as it will mostly be a wall hanger as there is no commercial ammo available, although I have a friend who can make some with trimmed Russian 7.62x54r cases and standard German 196gr FMJ boat tails. They seem pretty evenly matched otherwise.

1892:













1916:













Thanks,
T

 

[Maninblue1861]

I agree go with the 92 one for collectibility. the other isnt shabby either.

 

[majspud]

The 1892 screw head is broken off and the stub is inside the receiver - ouch. The price was lowered to $645. But gunsmithing charges and ordering a screw from Denmark makes this one an $800 rifle. Probably too much.

T

 

[TFLeader]

The 1892 screw head is broken off and the stub is inside the receiver - ouch. The price was lowered to $645. But gunsmithing charges and ordering a screw from Denmark makes this one an $800 rifle. Probably too much.

T

Rule of thumb "If a used firearm is missing a part, most likely it is because it is either an expensive part or no longer available."

I have fallen more than once for the "It's an easy fix!"

Still looking for an extractor for a Styre 95 after 4 years.

 

[majspud]

A standard M95 Steyr, 8x56? How about a parts gun and take it from the bolt?

T

 

[TFLeader]

A standard M95 Steyr, 8x56? How about a parts gun and take it from the bolt?

T

A M95M (7.92 X 57), virtually impossible to find with an intact extractor (design defect).

 

[Marcus99]

Disclaimer: I am no Krag expert.

I ****ing love Krags. If I had enough money I'd be every one I came across excluding sporters. Having said that the Danish/Norwegian Krags have less info available than the SA ones. On the KCA forum will be you best shot for getting solid advice.

 

[majspud]

A M95M (7.92 X 57), virtually impossible to find with an intact extractor (design defect).

I was lucky to get mine with all its parts.

Ah, same goes for the detachable magazine. I missed one on GB for $50 last year. I have seen 3 M95Ms at gun shows recently; none with the mag, but I didn't check for the extractor.

T

I'm pretty well set on the 1916 one; nice enough, relatively cheap, and I can fix the duffel cut.