So I see this Krag at the funshow
and it has a very shiny stock and very bright blueing. Owner tells me it was refinished for the movie Rough Riders. Metal seems to be unused except for the abuse of refinishing. Wood has some patches to it, not military quality fixes from my experience but in places where it will not matter.
Paid $250 for it. What I want to know is how to check the bolt lug for a crack. Is this something an individual can do? Rifle looks to be a great shooter and steel wool is taking some shine off the wood refinish. Anything else to look for? Thanks in advance, John McP