Fred:  You did real well getting a full length Krag for $275.  A full length stock can sell for that.  It does appear that your metal has been 're-blued'.  Hopefully, you have a nice bore.  Your rear barrel band needs to be moved back (to the stock shoulder/front of hand-guard area).  There is a pin through the stock that should keep it there when the barrel band is clamped tight (the "U" on band goes on the right side).  You can shop ebay & gunbroker for a stacking swivel and screw.  The two gentlemen in KCA classifieds might help with a stacking swivel.  You have the 1901, Buffington designed, rear sight.  When you take your Krag apart, first remove the stock, then the rear sight, then slide the hand-guard forward off the barrel.  Don't snap it off and on the barrel.  The hand-guard already appears cracked.  Hand rub your wood with a 50/50 mix of linseed oil and turpentine to clean and feed it!  Gunstocks also like Pledge.









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