I just joined the KCA and bought an 1899 Krag Carbine Action. The action is in beautiful shape and I now have a barrel for the action. My question is stocks. I am sure there are some purist out there that would prefer it have an 1899 stock on the gun, but I also have the option of getting a new 1896 reproduction stock. I still need a back sight and from what I can tell a M-1901 Carbine back sight is correct for either an 1896 or 1899 carbine. Is there any difference in hand guards for those two stocks is an 1901 back sight is used? Also does anyone have a 1901 carbine back sight assembly? I also have a barrel band that does not have the protective ears for the back sight so I assume I need the hand guard that would have the hump on it. Thanks ahead of time but this is the first Krag I have ever owned.