Hello all,

I stumbled upon a possible deal on a Krag carbine. I would like to know as much as possible as to what it is, and how much it is worth. Unfortunately, somebody years ago sanded away the cartouches (outline still visible) and sporterized the stock.

Everything locks up great, the side mag is tight as can be, rifling is fantastic. The rear sigh is graduated up to 2000 with the left side having 1,2,3,B,4. When the leaf is flipped up the number 3 is stamped into the base. The front sight appeared to be soldered onto the barrel at first, but upon close inspection it is actually dovetailed in. Doesn't seem to be a home gunsmith job at all.

It also doesn't look like one of the Bannerman specials with the 1903 front sight.

The barrel is 24", or just a hair over. Shaky hands, dowel rods, and tape measures aren't great. On the left side of the receiver is stamped

U.S.
MODEL 1898     SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 104XXX


There are some markings on the receiver under the stock, i'll try to get some pictures in a little bit. No pitting under the wood line either.

Any and all input is appreciated. He's hoping it's a real Krag carbine that some goofball destroyed the stock on, and so am I. If not, knowledge is still power.

Thank you in advance.

---