Have the opportunity to possibly obtain a 1896 Krag rifle and had some questions for the membership:

Rifle is a 1896 with appropriate SN497** and has the appropriate sights and hardware. 

Question 1: muzzle wear is approx. 4 I believe on a CMP gauge and bore has been exposed to corrosive ammo during its life but still has visible grooves/lands... thoughts?


Question 2: has correct '96 upper handguard but has a crack from rear of sight base to rear of guard - I know they are fixable with talent and time - are replacements available?
 
Overall the rifle is in good shape and has 100+yrs of service life as its Hx...

Any thoughts from the group would be appreciated...

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