SN 78298 – Model 1896 (Manufactured 1897?) Kraig Carbine.
I have had this rifle for about 50 years as it was given to me by my Uncle years ago.  I know nothing more than it appears to me to be all original.  However, I wanted to post this with your association as I would appreciate any expert information I can get concerning the old rifle as pictures can sometimes tell a story in themselves to the discerning eye.  I would also like to get advice on what the value range of this gun is if I were to sell it.  Any help is most appreciated.

Sorry..............I didn't scroll over. The serial number is close to some carbines in SRS lists , so, I would think that it is a 1896 saddle ring carbine. It would appear to have rear sling swivel added because of the sling.

Four more pictures which may help.

'JayHawker' - You appear to have a rather nice and correct U.S. Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen cavalry carbine.

Its appearance would be improved by removing the second Rifle barrel-band (with the sling swivel) and the butt-swivel (which appears to be simply screwed to the stock). These parts were probably added by a 'Hunter' and are not correct on the carbine. The "No-Buckle" sling is worth about $40 and the pair of sling swivel, about $40.

IMHO - Your cavalry carbine is probably worth $1,250 to $1,800, depending on bore condition and correctness on close examination. (The model 1896 carbine rear-sight is worth $550 by itself)!

It looks like a nice desirable carbine, Enjoy.

Thank you both for taking a look and your information.  I was always curious about the sling with this rifle.  The front loop appears contemporary to the gun as the band fits the barrel and stock so well and metal patina matched gun.  Rear sling loop was not a good match.  It wood be easy fix to bring it back to original but I quit riding horses years ago so better leave sling for now:-) Thank you all again your help as it is most appreciated!

Great picture and agree dropping the shoulder strap looks much better.  I might consider parting with my rifle but would need to get $2500 as it is in very good condition to excellent.  What do you think?

I am definitely old so appreciate anyone old school or not.  I agree with you on the screw holes in butt stock of gun but think the cracks do not exist and is due to lighting.  I think for a Krag to be in any better condition, other than the two holes for strap loop, you might have to find it still in original shipping crate or in someone's collection such as your example.