Cracked Krag. How to fix?

Gungnir · December 15, 2018, 08:56 PM

Hello!

I recently took a chance on an online auction and bought myself a Danish M1889/10 Krag-Jørgensen rifle in very original condition, but upon receiving it I noticed that the stock is cracked around the magazine on the right side of the gun.

Right side

Also, on the left side of the rifle there is a dark line by the bottom of the magazine that looks like a crack that has been glued.

Left side

How bad is this? And is there a way to fix the crack and return this rifle to shooting condition?

EDIT: The images did not load for some reason, so I have linked to them instead.

Scorch · December 15, 2018, 11:49 PM

Yes, it can be repaired, but it will be noticeable mostly because the stock will have to be degreased before the repair, and that will affect the finish. Not to worry, though, it can be done.

**4V50 Gary** · December 16, 2018, 12:15 AM

Not bad at all.

T. O'Heir · December 18, 2018, 11:23 AM

A needle style epoxy glue applicator and a padded clamp will do it. You spread the crack a tick, clean it and apply the epoxy then clamp. Easier to do than type how.

December 15, 2018, 08:56 PM	#1
Gungnir Member Join Date: May 9, 2016 Location: Sunny Scandinavia Posts: 25	Cracked Krag. How to fix? Hello! I recently took a chance on an online auction and bought myself a Danish M1889/10 Krag-Jørgensen rifle in very original condition, but upon receiving it I noticed that the stock is cracked around the magazine on the right side of the gun. Right side Also, on the left side of the rifle there is a dark line by the bottom of the magazine that looks like a crack that has been glued. Left side How bad is this? And is there a way to fix the crack and return this rifle to shooting condition? EDIT: The images did not load for some reason, so I have linked to them instead. Last edited by Gungnir; December 15, 2018 at 09:07 PM.

December 15, 2018, 11:49 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Yes, it can be repaired, but it will be noticeable mostly because the stock will have to be degreased before the repair, and that will affect the finish. Not to worry, though, it can be done. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

December 16, 2018, 12:15 AM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,838	Not bad at all. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

December 18, 2018, 11:23 AM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	A needle style epoxy glue applicator and a padded clamp will do it. You spread the crack a tick, clean it and apply the epoxy then clamp. Easier to do than type how. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!