eightbore, that was the first I noticed it. I was primarily turned off by the montecarlo comb as I said above. I already have a Jaeger Krag with a a montecarlo thanks to brokering through Mr. Petrov. Though I am pleased with the one I have, I would like to find another Krag sporter with a straight comb. I was psyched for that rifle until I pulled it forward to check the butt. Oh well, the search continues!