Here's a photo, combined both sides.  It's a sporter, not a real carbine.  I would like to find a better sporter stock, on this one the forearm was just cut off with a saw, I'd like to have a bit better forearm, so I'll be looking for a better stock.  I've checked the serial number, it's manufactured in 1898 at Springfield.  I live near the Springfield armory and visit there occasionally, they have a great collection.  Anyway, thanks for the welcomes everybody!!

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