JOHN42768 wrote on Feb 17^th, 2014 at 9:35pm:

Hello and welcome. If I'm reading your description correct,you are stating as to it not having sling swivels which would be correct, but you don't mention the carbine swivel. Does it have the sling bar/ring on the left hand side? The Krag 1896 Carbine could be marked 1895, 1896 or Model 1896. The early stocks with the thin wrist were very easily broken. So a replacement is not uncommon at all as long as all other requirements are in place. Photos or other descriptions are needed. Congrats, John P.S. looks like you got back while I was composing.

The carbine swivel and ring are present. Additionally the stock appears to be tiger striped at least from the forearm to about half way up the shoulder stock. Don't know if this is a common variant. I also found there is also a second cartouche just behind the trigger guard. As soon as my batteries recharge I'll post photos.