I've been trying to find a reasonable Krag rifle for many years to go with my collection of carbines.  I've been kicking myself for 15 years since an auction at Hesse's where I lost out on one of the best I'd ever seen.  I went today to another Hesse auction and there was a Krag rifle with a bayonet.  Everything was in good shape but i do have some questions.  The serial number tells me 1899 the stock is cartouched for 1900 the bayonet is 1902 but that doesn't matter as i have an 1899.  The stock looks good and looks like it matches.  The hardware looks good enough to pass for original.  My question is if the serial number specifically states 1899 what are the chances it was re stocked or maybe late 1899 got a 1900 stock? #153798  I was surprised at the low turnout.  If any of you were there let me know.  I would have said hello!