Wow, talk about a small world!  Joanne is a wonderful lady and dad has really come alive since she entered his life!  I will be sure to mention you the next time we talk.  I take it that you are near Pontiac then?  If you have been to Dad and Joanne's, then you have seen the Trapdoors that I hope to inherit too.  I would be honored to shoot Krags with you some day!

As for the sight blade, I will send you my address (to the email address you sent to me).  Please let me know if I'll owe you anything for the blade or for shipping!  I am eternally grateful, as I have been trying to return this sporter to a shootable condition for more than a decade.  Having a proper rear sight and blade will certainly get me there.  :) 

Many thanks to you sir!