Help with new krag

[nc_leatherneck]

I just received two Krags from a relative. I believe they were used in a VFW. The blueing appears to have been done over with some kind of silver finnish. and the stock appears to have been varnished. From what I can tell it is still functioning, just missing a rear sight piece. I was wondering if anyone could tell me anymore on this, is this common from VFW? and if anyone has ever gotten one and reblued it and fired it. the serial number is 3869##. I'm going to try and attach a couple of pics. Any help is very much appreciated. thanks

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