My grandfather has long told me that I would inherit his Model 1898 Krag Springfield Rifle.  As my interest in this weapon has grown I have done quite a bit of research in regards to this firearm for my own satisfaction and to share with my grandfather.  I took possession of the Krag this last weekend and my heart dropped out when I first pulled it out of the case and saw a barrel much shorter than 30".

However I could not get over the fact that this gun did not look modified.  So after so more research and a late night I believe that what I have in fact inherited is a 1898 Carbine.  This firearm seems to have all of the necessary features to suggest this.  The forward site is a 1/4" knife site.  The rear site is stamped with a "C" and graduated to 2000 yds.  The saddle ring is intact on the left side of the stock.  The serial number is 127789.  I have attached a series of pictures in a word document for review.

I am looking for help in confirming that this is in fact the carbine as well as any other information in helping track down this guns progeny.

Thank you all for the assistance.

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