I can second the motion on the accuracy and smoothness! I bought my only Kragicon as a cut-down stock sporter last October and I restored it over the winter with replacement front band, handguard and stock extension piece, along with a repro sling. Sadly, the cartouche was sanded off long before I got it but the serial number (189335) dates it to April 1899. With moderate handloads (45 Gr. IMR 4350 & 180 Gr. Hornady RN), it is a great shooter and, given my 69 year old eyes, groups as well as the best of my Springfields, Enfields or Mausers.