http://www.whitemuzzleloading.com/M97%20Instruction%20Manual.htm basically the same rifle - you can download that or copy and paste it to a word doc or similar. Might need to reformat the font.

If that rifle isn't bedded, I would recommend it - perhaps a bit later. Also, you might want to add some sealant to the inside of the stock.

Semisane, I was looking for strings - didn't see any so just went on down the page.