about 2 years ago I managed to snag this rifle for 325 dollars at a local gun show, I really wanted a Krag so I couldn't say no. but the serial number does not match anything from the official lists, if anyone can help me that would be great I provided pictures to the rifle. I have a suspicion that it was not originally a carbine but a full rifle that was cut down after it was out of service. I'm also new here and hope to get to the bottom of this mystery.  :)

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