1898 (1901) Krag

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. . . given my 69 year old eyes, groups as well as the best of my Springfields, Enfields or Mausers.

jisii, sounds like we're in the exact same age group and I would say your 69 year old eyes and, more important, patience and dedication paid off in doing a great job in the restoration of an old "warrior". Nice work! Thanks for sharing.