I have been contacted by a very nice gentleman who SWEARS (even after the usual back and forth about "Uncle Charlie" stories) that his father was issued a .30-40 Krag M1898 rifle, which he 'used for target practice off the fantail of his ship' (the USS Maddox, a destroyer) during WW2. He is quite lucid, sent me pictures of the rifle, and is most adamant! Any thoughts on this - could this possibly be involved with the SRS notation of "1943 donation to the US Navy"? Thanks.