thank you cool all is well. I just felt like one person jumped on me. He made statements that were far from reality and without knowing what I have. By the way I still have 2 rifles one dated 1895 and one dated 1898 that are considered "Chatelleraults", that Im saving for my twin grandsons. They have Russian blood from their mother's side of the family. After I get this other stuff behind me Ill post detailed pics of both for you or I could send the pics to you via email. It is always nice to find people that appreciate these old rifles.