Hi All.  New to Krags, but I bought this carbine on impulse a few nights ago.  Hand-guard is missing and stock has been both repaired, heavily sanded and bubba'ed under leather butt pad.  Butt plate is missing.  But it spoke to me as otherwise untouched in a very long time.  I am looking for an original stock and handguard.  I also have a question:  should the handguard by straight 1901 rifle or humped?  Appreciate any other comments on this carbine. TIA

Welcome to KCA. You have an interesting looking Krag carbine there. It sure has seen better days but it is still a Krag!

Your stock sure could use a good safe cleaning with mineral spirits to get some of that crud off. It shouldn't hurt to get a few layers of that black crap off and then a few good rub downs with boiled linseed oil would help tons.

I can't see- do you have a front sight blade in that base? Hard to tell from your pictures.

That's a pretty neat leather butt pad. Might be nice just to keep it. The butt plate could be bought for a replacement off ebay as well as another side plate if you want to get a better condition one (not scratched.) . Nice to still have that carbine rear sight.

How's the bore? I love good bores and since yours is a later date Krag, it may have bypassed years of abuse and poor cleaning from corrosive primers.

The serial number's first digit sure looks like an "8" doesn't it? Many people mistake deeply struck "3"s for an "8".

Thanks for sharing and keep us informed as you fix her up!

Thank you all for taking the time to welcome me to the forum and share your knowledge with me.  I have found an original 1901 dated stock online and rifle style handguard as well!  Buttplate also ordered. 

Krags are indeed fascinating arms and a unique part of our history.  I feel fortunate to have a chance to restore the stock on this one with the correct model year.  The old stock is cool too, but had been cut so the leather butt pad would fit.  That stock is beyond repair.  I'll post pictures when the parts come in.  Thanks again!!   

PS;  the bore looks nice!  Shiny with strong lands and grooves, albeit shallow.  Guess that is standard for Krags?  30-40 ammo on order.  Reloading dies already in hand.

The rear sight screw is broken.  If the sight is tight just leave it until you can locate another.  As others said a straight 1901 rifle hand guard would bee fine.

Thank you for the useful tips.  Rear sight screw ordered.  I had noticed that as well.  The quarter and nickel trick is very ingenious.    I probably overpaid for the stock and handguard, but I love a good project. This one is worth it.  Side plate also ordered.  By the time I'm done, this one will be worth as much as the other untouched 1901 dated 1899 carbine I just bought on GB!  :-D  Probably overpaid for that one too. Oh well!   Man, these Krags are addicting!

Thanks Whig.  I will keep you all posted when I complete the project.  1901 handguard is on the way, side plate received and installed, 1901 cartouched original albeit cleaned stock sale still pending.  Krag rifle pending as well.   My dilemma will be what to do with it when I complete the project.  My gut tells me I will want to hang on to it or spread the virus to one of my sons.. 

I've been collecting milsurps since 2005 and have focused my collection on Swedish Mausers and Swiss arms with a smattering of iconic US rifles.  Lately, my interest has turned to late 19th century US arms because of the rapid evolution in technology and the US active foreign interventions.  Fascinating period of history and firearms evolution. 

Just bought a first model Winchester Hotchkiss as well.  Collecting and leaning about our history is  definitely the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Maybe both!

Handguard and side plate installed.  Waiting for stock.  Thoughts?

So I'm a huge Swedish Mauser fan.  But I must say I prefer the Krag when it come to handling.  Better balanced and feels lighter.