Is This Italian Walnut?

[MIL rifle1]

I'd like to find out if this rifle is Italian Walnut. The stock is marked 1899 & the serial #192xxx. It has what I believe to be a 1902 rear sight.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh19/MILRIFLE1/krag/100_1811.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh19/MILRIFLE1/krag/100_1812.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh19/MILRIFLE1/krag/100_1814.jpg

[sdkrag]

I would have to say that it does not appear to be Italian in your photos.

[chuck in idaho]

I agree with SDKRAG, looks like a light colored standard wood stock.
It. walnut stocks started showing up in late 1899 around s/n 234,000.
Nice looking rifle though!

cii

[MIL rifle1]

Thanks for the info. The bore on this rifle is excellent, and it's very accurate.

[carbineer]

What does the unfinished wood in the lighting cuts look like?