I ran across a "carbine-ized" '98 yesterday. 20" barrel, and the stock fore end was well done, had the proper band spring. Stock was very nice but no cartouche present. Da**it, can't remember if there was a rear swivel or not. There was not a sling bar or handguard. The rear sight holes were plugged. What is eating at me are three things: the 20" bore is bright and sharp, it has a nice Redfield 102 receiver sight, and the price was $400.
The reason I don't recall more details was that we were on a speed run thru this shop, which had alot of C&R stuff, most overpriced. I suppose I'm going to take a beating if I don't buy it....