This is an example of a late production M1898 Krag rifle that has been altered to a carbine length. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S./ MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" and the serial number. The barrel has been shortened to 22 inches and the front sight professionally soldered back on. Blade front sight, tangent rear sight with flip-up peep sight and the long pattern M1898 carbine handguard. The stock is an original M1898 rifle stock that has been shortened, with a "1903" cartouche on the left side, script "P" in a circle behind the trigger guard, a plate marked "OALW/ 4 1" in place of the sling swivel, and a smooth trapdoor buttplate.

Professionally altered, with a gray patina covering the barrel and blue on the barrel band. The receiver has turned silver, with a dark patina on the magazine and mixed gray on the cocking knob. Stock is very good, with some very light chips and pressure dents. Fine action.