Hi,
I have a 1903 marked Springfield Krag.  The condition is very nice, but it appears to have been modified.  The barrel measures 26" and has the same front sight as a 1903 Springfield 30-06. The rear sight appears to be that of model 1892.  The stock is very nice, as is the barrel and all other metal parts.  I believe 1903 was the last year Springfield Armory made this rifle.  Did the government modify these rifles after WW1?  Or could this be a custom job done by a handy gunsmith?  Looks great on display, but not sure what I've got.
Thank you,
Mike

As butlersrangers your Krag was most likely modified for a VFW or Legion post, after being surplussed, to be more similar to the 1903.
Would you please share the serial number? Also have you had the barreled action out of the stock? What does the forend tip look like, lightning grove filled?

Mike:  That is a nicely struck 'Cartouche' and your stock looks to be in really fine shape.  If you closely examine the forward tip of your stock, you will likely find a wood patch or plug (as Ned stated) that is filling the 'lightening channel' that would be exposed, when a full length stock is shortened.  A Krag built and accepted in 1903 normally would have a 1902 or 1901 style of rear sight.  A picture of your hand-guard and its relationship to the model 1892 rear sight would be interesting to see.  Also, a detail shot of your front sight and the fit of the front barrel band/bayonet lug (to wood and metal), would be interesting to see.  Any time a 26 inch barrel is mentioned on the forum it piques interest, because, there is an extremely rare (100) Krag model (Board of Ordnance and Fortifications rifle) that was experimented with in 1902.  The Bd. of Ord. & F. rifles had 26 inch barrels, but, regular Krag front sights, specially calibrated 1901 carbine sights, special stocks without the forward lightening cut, and front bands that were expertly reformed to fit a larger barrel contour.  (Your high serial number, 1903 Cartouche, and 1903 front sight, rules your rifle out.