'h8pvmt' - Thank you for acknowledging my response to your query. ('RickM' did not).
I think you got a nice looking sling. (How long is it? Any markings?).
I am attaching a photo of the longer, (72" - too long for Krag), model 1887 sling for the 'trapdoor' Springfield. It will show you how the Krag sling should be 'threaded' on your Grandfather's Krag.
Also, attached is a photo of the muzzle area of a model 1899 carbine. The original front sight base mounting is, (thankfully), hard to replicate.
It is real easy to invest too much money in "restoring" a Krag and in reality, you end up with a Fake.
Your wood repairs and a carbine barrel-band sound sensible. (Movieman630 has '99 carbine bands on ebay).
Front sight issue gets trickier and easily borders on Fakery.
Original Carbine rear sights start at $200 (model 1901) and climb quickly for model 1896, 1898, and 1902 versions. The mixed '98/'02 hybrid you have is a good practical 'shooter' remedy.
Nice original hand-guards are bringing $125-plus, now.
You can invest a lot of money to make it 'right', but, it won't be 'right'. There is a lot to be said for enjoying a Krag, as is, or with minor tweeks.
Spend $20 and get Joe Poyer's book, "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine". It is not perfect, but, it is informative and enjoyable.
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