Raimey and 2 piper;
Just talked to the guy and he found some more writing on the gun. In the circle around the "prina" mark are the words gewehralus - stahl. He also found a stamping of M.A. Gmeiner and Sohn. Bittenberg. That's it other than many marks on the flats. Said he did some digging on it at one time and came up with nothing more than that is some kind of "guild gun".
You all are correct about keeping it original. I would not alter the metal in any way other than unscrewing the front swivel from it's stud. The original wood and guard will be kept and could be put back at any time. Have re - stocked many, and have the factory stocks for every one.
I really appreciate you folks helping out with this. Also will try to get some pictures if we decide to go ahead and buy it.
Many thanks again;
Bill Kraft
P.S. Don't hold us to the spelling, as"the writing on gun is tiny and in some sort of odd style."
