Welcome (again?) to KCA!

You are absolutely right that we cannot properly evaluate your Krag without seeing pictures of some sort. As has been said before, our crystal ball isn't working real well right now!

What does the receiver look like when you remove that monstrous plate in front of the cut-off lever? The stock is cut into and damaged. If the receiver has any grinding or holes drilled into it for that plate, the Krag is only valuable as a shooter and not a collectible. Its value would be much lower than a military collectible, then.

Having said that, if you happen to have a M1896 carbine rear sight on it, the sight alone could be worth $500-600. So, the parts could be worth more than the carbine if it has been sporterized.

Please see if you can post more pictures. You have an interesting dilemma and we would love to try to help!