Cat,

That's a fantastic story about your dad that you will treasure the rest of your life. I have great memories of things my dad taught me that influence things I do every day.

Mike bought a beautiful Krag carbine that is one of the nicest I've seen. It looks like it was refurbished, to me, and I have numerous Krags and carbines myself to compare it to. I stated that the military collector's value is different (lower) than the appeal and value as a beautifully restored or refurbished Krag carbine.

Mike's dad will be a proud owner of this treasure but, more importantly, it is a gift from his loving son.

Now That's Priceless!!

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