Butlersrangers;
Although the stock plug appears that way in the photo it does no go all the way to the bottom, could be the scratch on it you are seeing. I have had the stock off to confirm the plug. The sight may have been painted on the upper portion do to a previous owner having Brazed a small weld on the sight, which they also did in brazing a small Ghost Ring on the back portion of the rear sight. The front Braze was dull in the photo but looking closer you can see the Brass colored area on the tip. My main concern, since this is filled with so many unusual mods, like the small compass in the stock, is weather or not to Re-barrel it, as a shooter, or just savor it the way it is. I don't want to be a Krag Butcher if it has any Historical significance the way it sits. I like the weapon, and it's features, just not safe to shoot as is. I do have another Krag 23" shorty that shoots fine and was put through the butcher shop before I acquired it :D.
So thoughts and comments are appreciated. ;)
PS Nice Paperwork example, noticed it on one of your other posts before this. Thanks for sharing it here though.