jnida- You are certainly working hard to join the ranks of authentic Krag ownership. I can't see much in the two pictures you have kindly posted but it appears that you have an early model 1898 Krag rifle in a cut down rifle stock. The front of this stock is too short and appears to have been cut short to look like a carbine stock. It may have been switched to the rifle receiver and barrel it has now but more pictures are needed.

Please post more pictures for us to help figure this one out.

Also please keep in mind that we are here to help you determine a good investment even BEFORE you buy. It would help to learn more by reading one of the Krag texts available and utilize this forum.

But, you may have something that can be fully restored to correct military condition if the barrel and receiver are unaltered. It might be a great shooter too!

Post the pics, please.