Once again Butlersrangers, I truly appreciate your time and expertise in this matter.  You have most certainly expanded my knowledge of my rifle.  And yes, I will invest in Joe Poyer's book, I've already looked it up on Amazon and placed it in my cart for my next Amazon purchase.

As always, if you would like to provide anymore information about my Krag to me, it is greatly appreciated.  I am soaking it up and loving the learning process.