There's a M1899 Krag carbine on Gun Broker that has this re-arsenal-style faked proof stamp. Someone was obviously trying to make this stock look more authentic.

Just thought I'd share it for people to be aware of. I haven't seen a faked proof stamp before. There is no cartouche, of course. The carbine looks good overall with an authentic M1901 carbine rear sight. Don't know where the stock came from, though. The finger grooves are quite worn so I think it has just been sanded down a lot and someone wanted to re-strike the proof mark and didn't do a good job.

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My 70210 (which I bought from Bob Hill) is pictured in Mallory - and has the large block (P), so I'm not sure the gunbroker example is bogus. If I were worried about anything it would be the lack of concentricity.

I have seen the plain font "P" before but I have never seen the "P" stamped off center like this one. I would think an arsenal re-strike of a stock proof mark would be concentric. This just looked sloppy like someone tried to do it themselves.

Not a big deal but I wouldn't expect Springfield Armory to be sloppy.. The "NJ" on the butt plate I have seen before but that probably was legit. The "P" was struck once and the circle was struck twice, it appears.

I'm giving credit to armory re-strikes of stocks to being neater. It's great to get feedback. Thanks. It really doesn't detract from the validity of the carbine overall. Stocks can go through a different history than the rest of the Krag. I appreciate the history of the seller and his reputation. I didn't know that. I'd buy this for the right price!

I think you're right that it will get bid up right before it ends. We'll have to watch and see. I'm always intrigued by small observations like this stamping and have learn from a lot of KCA members to watch the small details.