Have you checked the United States - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here)?
There are a pair of "all correct" 30-40 Krags (rifle and carbine) for comparison.
Model 1898 Krag (Caliber 30-40) Rifle (click here)
Model 1899 Krag (Caliber 30-40) Carbine (click here)
Here's pics from the carbine photo montage of the rear sight that should be marked for carbines....
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Does yours have the small "c" on the side as shown in the pic above?
Regards,
Doug