What was the mantra of troops in the Philippines during the Insurrection? "Civilize them with the Krag!"
Nothing finer than a good Krag. Slick action, accurate, and a natural pointability added up to a great combo. Box magazine hanging off the side makes for an ugly gun? Bah, that's another of its endearing traits. That magazine is fool proof, easy to load (dump 'em in and slam 'er shut), and not in the way at all once you're used to it (which takes about 5 seconds).
Last verse is my favorite!
"Social graces they are few,
And the women smoke and chew
And the men do things the Padres say are wrong
But the Padres cut no ice
For they feed on fish and rice
And our soldiers they all sing this Merry song!
Damn, damn, damn, the philippinos!
Cross-eyed khakyak ladrones,
And beneather ours starry flag
Civilize em with aKrag
And return is to our own beloved homes!
(As all three verses are sung at Quemado every year. Not a PC tune)
