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Title: 1899 krag front sight screw
Post by macman on Dec 19^th, 2010 at 11:12pm

Anybody know a good source for the front sight screw on my 1899 krag? Have had this rifle for over 40 years and I want to fix it up to give to my brother.
Thanks for any help

Title: Re: 1899 krag front sight screw
Post by Parashooter on Dec 20^th, 2010 at 1:49am

An 1899 carbine in original condition should not have a screw anywhere near the front sight. The base is brazed to the barrel and the blade pinned in the base.

Title: Re: 1899 krag front sight screw
Post by Dick Hosmer on Dec 21^st, 2010 at 3:32pm

Perhaps he meant the front screw on the rear sight?

We'd need to know which model sight it was, which can be determined from the "photos" section, then there are several good parts suppliers who should be able to help.