Mr. 5MadFarmers,
Yes, as of yesterday there were no bidders and he has offered to pull the gun (if there were no bidders) and sell the gun to me if I was interested.  He's been a friend over the years and he read (another forum) that I was interested in a military (non-sporterized) Krag.  He told me he thought it was pretty complete, but was not sure about the rear sight.

Anyway...

Would an unaltered Krag have such a sight?  Would the armory have installed it?  Would they (the Armory) have removed the saddle ring/parts?  I'm not interested in the gun if it's going to be a project.  I would prefer to buy a gun that is as it was produced at the Armory.  All I have now are a couple sporterized Krags that I'd move out if I could locate a reasonably priced (and original) Krag that has a decent bore (I want one to shoot, not a safe queen).

Thanks to any one who can help me with this...If I can not get my questions answered, I'll pass on the gun and keep looking.  I'm such a novice on Krags (I've not yet picked up any books) that I'd rather pass than buy/end up with a gun that's not full-blown military.  My buddy is not an expert either.

Bob