'boomer' - Welcome to the KCA Forum! That is a nice 'cut-down' model 1898 U.S. Krag to enjoy as a Range and Hunting rifle.

BTW - #113780 would have been built at Springfield Armory around July, 1898.

Replacement reproduction hand-guards can be purchased from East Taylor LLC for around $75.00. They are advertised in the KCA Classifieds and offer one with no sight cut.

I agree with 'Parashooter', though. - Why spend the money? (Use it for ammo and reloading supplies)!

You can simply remove your model 1902 rear-sight & screws and hand-guard. This will give you a lighter and cleaner looking sporting rifle.

Just make sure you keep and safely store the original parts you put aside.

p.s. You might enjoy recent KCA posts I made (above) in 'Chit-Chat' concerning The Pacific Gunsight Company - "Neat Time Capsule".

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