I have a Model 1896 carbine with a Model 1892 receiver (stamped 1894, serial number 16720), and two JSA cartouches (1896 & 1898). Is there an explanation which would make it a correct, as issued carbine, or is it just a Frankenkrag? I couldn't load the other pictures at this time, the files are too large.

Here are more pictures, I'll attach as many as I can. It does have the notch on the receiver, and three holes for the cleaning rod in the stock. The rear sight only goes to 1,800 yards, and the front sight has a "c" on the right side instead of left. Seems to be one of the Model 1892 receivers which was modified to the 1896 as most were. Having it in a carbine, and with two JSA cartouches, I'm hoping it was legitimately done at the Springfield Armory.

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