Hi everyone. I joined this site because I have been infatuated with 30/40 Krags since I was old enough to hold a gun. Growing up we had my Great Grandfathers Krag around the house, and I have owned a few over the years. I recently acquired an 1898 with a 22" barrel and a sporterized stock. I am very familiar with "BUBBA" guns, and even though the stock has been altered, this one just makes me think maybe it's not been altered. Okay here's my question: at the breech of the barrel at approx.9 o'clock is the P, at 3 o'clock an alignment line, and underneath at 6 o'clock a sunburst-asterick-starburst type proof-mark. That's where I am lost, with the bottom mark. Could someone please let me know what that stands for? Thanks in advance for any help you may give.

Thanks for the reply. I am not a savvy computer guy, and I can't figure out how to post photos on this site. It keeps telling me my image is too big. Anyway I am going to continue to try and get an image posted but I used a jewelers loop to see it clearer and it looks like two X's over top each other at different angles within a circle with 2 dots outside the right side of the circle. Again thanks for any help you can give and I'll work on getting the photos posted.

I tried quite a few times and can't get a photo to post correctly. I'll get a lesson from my Mrs. and try to post a photo soon. Anyone who may have an idea on what that mark is I would appreciate any info. Thanks.