While I eagerly await Farmers book I thought I would ask a few questions on an 1899 carbine I recently brought home.
It has no handguard and a 1902 rear sight. Would this have had a "C" marked sight originally? S/N is 353464

If I leave the 1902 on it, what do I use for a handguard and how does it stay on? I see no way for anything to keep it in place.

I also need the sight base screws. Someone had brass wood screws jammed in it. Threads in barrel look fine. Other than Ebay, is there a place that sells parts?

It had a snap on front sight hood on it, like those seen on M1903's. Did krags ever use this type of front sight hood?

Thanks,
Dave