Dick's sage advice is great!  I wish I had asked before I made a fool out of myself many years ago.  I have a sporter that I purchased from a Mississippi Pawn Shop and was told (and believed) was a true 1898 carbine.  It is way out of range, has a 24 inch cutoff barrel and was pretty bubba'd up too!  If I had asked and done a little research, I would have known it was exactly what it is - a bubba cutoff sporter!  Instead, I started proclaiming to have a true 98 carbine, and was promptly told I was dead wrong!!!

Since then, I've steeped myself in a Krag education and listened to guys like Dick Hosmer, Butlersrangers, 5MF, and Madsenshooter, and many others!  Before I make any further Krag decisions, I'll always ask and do my research first!

BTW, Dick was also extremely helpful with my Trapdoors too!