Krag Rifle Identification Help

[polandaj]

New to Krag rifles but did some research. Any identification help would be much appreciated.

From what I can tell, this would be a M1892 rifle with 1901 pattern rear sight that was cut down to a 22" barrel. The receiver has "1894" on it and is in the 18,7xx serial number range. One source shows it was made in 1895 and another showed 1896. One of those sources mentioned some 'full stock' 1894 carbines - but I would imaging those are all known/accounted for and/or super rare.

Looks different from other 'sporterized' rifles I've seen - maybe the work of a good gunsmith at some point with what looks like the stock forearm being re-shaped to taper down and fit the ferrule/cap under the muzzle. The stock is still one piece, it's not been cut at the band - just appears to be re-shaped. There are no markings on the front sight or stock "cap". I did take it apart and the screw on the bottom of the stock "cap" is shallow threaded into the barrel. The front sight has a protective hood that slides off.

I would imagine this front sight was a sporting sight, not a military arsenal sight?

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