Bohemian, yup, the 1917 was made to shoot the 45ACP round. S&W and Springfield Armory developed a "Half Moon" clip that holds the rounds and gives the extractor star something to grab to eject the rimless round. Here is a history of it:
http://www.surplus-rifle.com/wiki/sm...-hand-ejector/
My bevy of Krag sporters. All in the vintage style. Bottom rifle is one of the NRA re-works for DCM sales. I think they sold for about $2.50 + shipping back in the 20's. I love these old rifles as much as I do my Mausers!
Renault
"on the town . . . . on the campus . . . . for leisure and pleasure, smoking a Kaywoodie Pipe is, more than ever, the badge of the modern masculine male" (Kaywoodie ad, circa 1960).
An sporterized Krag with 200 gr. softnose loads has got to be the ultimate snow hunting rifle. Load up the magazine with mittens on, strap on the XC skis and have at dem mooses!
Sarge
Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle . . . for one hundred years!
Renault, those Krags are just gorgeous.
See that middle rifle with the old Redfield receiver sight? I intend to take my next bull elk with that rifle! My fav load for it is a Hornady 220 grn RNSP in front of 44 grns of Reloader 19. Nice easy pressure on the old vets!Originally Posted by Oldsarge
"on the town . . . . on the campus . . . . for leisure and pleasure, smoking a Kaywoodie Pipe is, more than ever, the badge of the modern masculine male" (Kaywoodie ad, circa 1960).
Very nice Deacon!!!New puppy, all cleaned up, a 1917 built S&W 1917
Renault, those are beautiful. there is just something about well oiled wood and blue steel. It is good to see you back posting again.My bevy of Krag sporters. All in the vintage style. Bottom rifle is one of the NRA re-works for DCM sales. I think they sold for about $2.50 + shipping back in the 20's. I love these old rifles as much as I do my Mausers!
Renault
Kirk
Famous last words, "here, hold my beer!"
Not enough, "Here, hold my beer and watch this!!"
Later
Mike
Groucho Marx said it best:
“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying all the wrong remedies.”
Darwin Awards again!
Sarge
Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle . . . for one hundred years!
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