butlersrangers (and everyone else)
Thanks for all the great info.  I've uploaded a couple more pics of the butt. 
psteinmayer-i read on another forum that some carbines had 1902 sights, or that many of the rifles were returned to the factory to receive updated sights.  Any thoughts on this? 
A nice heirloom it may be, but the family member it belonged to was despised by my family so it sours the enjoyment of the piece.  I have a few other military rifles that were passed down so I feel ok letting go of this one.

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