This may be my 1st posting-so I hope I am not violating any rules.

20 years ago I bought a super clean 1899 Carbine from the family of an Ohio collector.  I had plans to shoot it-but that project never got off the ground. 

I would like to sell it-but would like to get a fair price.  This is where I need some input.

I suspect it was might have been from the Ohio National Guard.
The stock has 'C97' in 1/2 inch characters very neatly done.  The stock appears military-but there is no inspector stamping, perhaps lightly sanded?  Overall metal is like new.

What might the a value?  And would this be a good place to offer it for sale?

Thanks for your patience.