A couple things regarding above. I think the ramrod is a new production with the head apparently welded on. The metal is very smooth with a new bluing finish. It does not appear to be a remake of an old ramrod of any type.

The barrel is exactly 30 inches, measured correctly, exactly the same as my other 1894. The muzzle is not flattened- is was made this way a long time ago. The patina is consistent with many of my other Krags and fairly even with the rest of the metal parts on this rifle.

The side plate, as you can see, is authentic and marked with the rifle's serial number as is my other 1894 side plate. The magazine cover is also with the same serial number matching the receiver. The bolt is the same on both rifles.

So, most of the metal is authentic and correct. I am not sure about the ramrod channel in the front barrel band. The top of that barrel band that fits the top of the barrel is also very clean and sharp but the barrel band itself sure looks original to a Krag if it isn't an original 1894 ramrod band.

The stock is new. I would just like to know who made it. As I said, it is not perfect but it is very nicely done. I didn't notice the difference in the finger groove cuts on the hand guard. Thanks for pointing that out. Those are the details I appreciate learning about. I like the critiques. That's what we're here for. I'm happy with this addition to my collection and, as all of them beforehand, I am learning a ton about Krags by tearing this one down to the minute details!

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