I'm seeking SRS information about a seemingly reasonable original 1899 carbine SN 248910 that I just picked up. It has what I would call finish wear from honest use. The SN has it manufactured in 1899 and the cartouche matches with an 1899 date. The stock has a rack number stamped on the top of the butt so it sat in an arms room at some point in its life. Can anyone help with the search?

One other question. It has a 1901 rear sight with what Poyer calls a Type 8 handguard (humped handguard for the 1901 sight). The front sight is marked with a "c". Poyer says that the front sights are marked on the left. Mine is marked on the right. Is this correct?

I got my first Krag (1898 rifle) in 1972, and still have it. I paid $50 for it. I remember my father saying I paid too much; the going price for Krags was $25.

Thanks for the help.