I'm looking at a 1898 carbine that is real and in the right ser. no, range.  The stock has me wondering though.  No cartouche or P mark.  It has a couple inspector marks inside the cut-out.  It has a rear sling guide though.  The front has the proper band and spring that are correct.  If it was cut down it is absolutely a Arsenal product I believe, it is perfect.
Any comments?
Thanks,
Mike