Hi guys, new member here. I'm proud to be a part of the team and intend to be a continuing contributor. Attached, I present to you my 1898 .30-40 Krag Jorgensen rifle. Recently I had an SRS check done on the serial number (173147) and it checked out. My rifle is documented in the SRS documents as being built at the Springfield Armory around March of 1899, and was shipped from the Armory to company C of the 30th United States Volunteer Infantry (this regiment was raised specifically for the Philippine-American War). The 30th USV Inf shipped out for the Philippines in late October of 1899 and didn't return until sometime in 1901? Information about this particular regiment is very scarce on the internet, but the search continues. The picture of soldiers I provided is the only pic I've been able to find that's related to my rifle; these soldiers are members of the 30th USV Inf, company G. That being said, I think I can safely say my rifle did go to war in the Philippines. Here are a few of my questions: how can you tell an Italian walnut stock from an American one? The stock on my rifle is a field replacement with only the proof-mark intact. Given the yellowish color of the grain (observed in sections of the stock where the finish is worn), I was wondering if this is Italian walnut. Also, a picture I provided shows an unknown stamping on the forward most part of the receiver that falls flush with the magazine box. The quality isn't great, but there are a variety of numbers and letters stamped into the metal in this area. Any info on that? Thanks for looking guys.