Mark_Daiute wrote on Jun 10^th, 2019 at 2:00pm:

I have found Analine "walnut" die to be a perfect match with the exception of one rifle that has an Italian Walnut stock. I messed that one up and as a result it will probably be with me till I cash in my chips.   (You need to Login Don't let 5's glib manner fool you, the book is invaluable if you have the least interest in Krags. Joe can be frank and direct but what he does not know about Krags is not yet known and that's a fact.

I googled that die.  I would have thought the "dark wine cherry" or mix with walnut and cherry.  But; if I get the gun I can experiment.  I guess? Then your result with Italian wood is scary.  How to id that wood? Is there a serial number range for the Italian wood?

I found another candidate Krag to purchase. Much better look. Better metal and barrel. More cost. A model 1896 with corresponding fixed windage sights. But oddly, the cartouche is not readable. How did the cartouche get worn down and the gun retained the look? It may look better for the age and use.