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Thanks for that happy news. Fix anything...oh no. Cleanup only..minimalist at that. I am a preservationist caretaker. This fills a hole on my quest for one of every US service rifle. Just a Krag...

How is that? It is stamped Model 1873...and according to Poyer book only 1877 model was a carbine. Is Model 1873 made in 1877 as far as I know. Don't have it yet.

I finally joined the Trapdoor collector family. https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/992489582

It was one of those "had to have" for me with the MASS stamp. Overall seems pretty good with the one...

What would you characterize as "the usual placement" location? This cartouche is pretty much directly below the rearmost crossbolt. My understanding is that they were typically more rearward toward...

According to Poyer...last year of production was 1893...so how could a stock have a "JSA 1898" cartouche?? The thing looks legit to me but am far from expert.

Second question...stock mentioned...