Thank You Chuck and Dick for the evaluation info; sad that the restoration parts outstrip the rifles value, seems a documented krag deserves a better fate. Will try to preserve it as best as possible for it's next home. Hope to see the local gunsmith within the next couple weeks to see if what appears to be 34644's first obstacle can be overcome....the sight screws are snapped off in the barrel. Don't think that will go well but if it can be overcome....one step at a time.  Not sure what a three hole as opposed to a two hole drilled stock is Dick; can you explain more specifically what to look for?