Alright Whig thanks for your input. I definitely have that problem where i see something and instantly want to buy it without realizing i just wasted my money. But I'm going to get him down to 3 if not I won't pick it up. Also I'll make sure to check the bore and see of its a good shooter. Like I said he is a friend so he will probably even let me take it out and shoot it before I buy it. And I'll keep on here looking at the classifieds to see if anyone has a really nice  krag that I want to hang up or keep I'm the safe:) Again thanks guys, I appreciate the info even if it's not what I was hoping to hear:)