As you may have noticed I own two Krags. One is an 1897 left in original condition.  The other is an 1899 with a cut down stock.  The metal has not been touched.  I would like to rebarrel that one to make it quicker handling.  I am stuck trying to decide what to do.  I had thought of making it a faux carbine with a shorter barrel and a repro stock or go all in and make it a sporter with a nice rust blue finish.