To 5MadFarmers:
Could you elaborate more on your comment that it has been "arsenal refinished"? I believe I read somewhere that all available Krags were returned to arsenals and refurbished and stored in 1905.
   ---What type of work did they do?
   ---The sight change is obvious. Did they change or modify the handguard to accomodate it?
   ---Where and when do you think the work was done?
   ---Are there any other parts or variations that are not original to its summer 1898 manufacture date?

Thanks for your help.