Hello,it sounds like you have a very nice krag model 1898 rifle,there were 330,000 rifles made between 1898-1903 and values have rizen over the past 10 years on krags ,currently at shows i've been to you can't find a fair-good krag for less than 800-1000 in original configuration,alot of these old war horses were converted to sporters or faux carbines so original examples are in demand in the military collectors market,most krags i've seen seem to be pretty decent condition wise ,but it sounds like yours may be exceptionally nice ,stock markings are very important features in us military rifles in collectors eyes and good crisp clear inspectors proofs will bring the best values,krags will have script inspectors proofs located on the leftside above the trigger guard,with all the right proofs om the right places and metal and wood in excellent condition i would say your krag should value between 1500-2000 at a good military auction with other us military rifles.
