How to Use Trapdoor Carbine Cleaning Rod

[Wade]

I would like to know how the cleaning rod is used. Is there anything added to the rod end that is used to push and pull the 3 piece rod through the barrel, Or do you use the 3 pieces screwed together and just hold onto the rod end?

[JimF]

. . . . just hold onto the rod end?

This ^^^^^^^^^

[Dick Hosmer]

At least they gave you three sections with the TD. The first Krag carbines were only issued with two, and you were supposed to buddy-up! FWIW, Krag carbine stocks cut for two rods are EXTREMELY rare - if you have one or find one, treasure it.

[Wade]

Thank you Gents.