my first Krag (Danish 1906)

just picked up my first Danish Krag this weekend.....Model '89 made in 1906....no import marks...there is some rust and pitting on the barrel and most of the bluing is gone...but you don't run across these rifles to often in Austin Texas so I had to pick it up.....any insights in how to clean it up without damaging it would be helpful and since this is my first Krag any info would be helpful..such as proof markings, etc....I did notice it seems to be all matching serial numbers on the rear sight, barrel, receiver, stock, bolt, bolt assembly, magazine assembly like I said any info would be greatly appreciated...learning about this stuff is almost as fun as being able to take it out and shoot it...

As far as cleaning it goes- be gentle, conservative, and be prepared to spend lots of time! The wood looks very nice except where rust may have penetrated. Do try to preserve the exposed wood's character by not doing much at all.

The metal is going to be a bit of a project, but it may clean up better than expected. Start with a good oiling after you remove it from the wood- which may be a minor project in of itself.

Further input is coming!

There are people here: Krag rifles of Norway, Denmark U.S.A. who can tell you about the unit marking, the disk on the side of the buttstock.