Thanks for the SN. I wanted to check for you to see if it was listed in the Springfield Research Service manuals as a documented rifle that might have some important history behind it. It is not listed. Only about 5% of all Krags are listed in these manuals which sometimes adds value. Your Krag rifle receiver was made in May 1898 and is the Model 1896 still, as Ned mentioned above.

if you want to consider a swap, let me know and I'll get pictures posted. The two or three I have I believe are later serial numbers after Jan. 1, 1899 so they would need to be sent through a C&R or FFL. I got my FFL years ago for mostly my own collecting purpose.

I do not plan on getting rid of these anytime soon, so, take your time.

But, as you are seeing, the consensus is to NOT cut down a good barrel. There are enough sporterized cut downs out there to get what you need. We like to see Krags restored to more original condition if possible.