Trying to get a better ID and approximate value on my 1908 Krag carbine.

[Adanacdjm]

I have a Norwegian Krag from 1908. It's current configuration has left me perplexed as to the guns origin.







I'm a little bite confused on the actual make. The serial number suggests it's a 1908 Norwegian M/1907 Artillery Carbine based on the SN 11702 but those were full stock carbines.



I thought it might have been sporterized but then I found a picture which leads me to believe that due to the gun being made at the end of the 1908 production run the wood on my Norwegian Krag appears to be the stock for a Model 1897 Carbine for Norwegian Mountain Artillery and Royal Engineers.



It does not appear to be cut down or shortened. Although, my rifle's serial number indicates it should be a full length stock M-1907 Carbine (of 1908 manufacture), both 1897 & 1907 carbine models have the same length barrel. Maybe references are incorrect and it was issued with the M-1897 carbine stock. At this point in time I'm just happy to own it. It kicks like a mule and the bolt is one of the smoothest ones I've ever had the pleasure to use, it glides when your working it.

Any Krag experts in the house that could offer an opinion. Also interested in getting an approximate value?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Kind regards,
Dave

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