Did this serial # begin life as a carbine?

[Len]

A friend has a carbine he inherited and he's interested in discovering if it's a true carbine or a shortened rifle. Serial #84573. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Len

[m1903rifle]

Looks like it was probably a rifle:

8455496R 98 CO I 1ST ND VOL INF
8455796R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84560 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84565 96R 99 CO E 5TH USV INF
84567 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84577 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84603 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84610 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
Pictures would probably confirm.

[Kragrifle]

No

[psteinmayer]

Pictures would help determine if it's a cutdown sporter or fake carbine (yes, they do exist).

[Len]

Thanks for the input fellas , I'll try and get some pics.