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Title: Removing Krag front sight blade Post by Krag 1902 on Sep 21st, 2017 at 12:13pm
I have the need to replace a Lyman front sight blade pinned into the arsenal block. Are these pins tapered, or do they drive out either way? I have an S&S replica to replace it with. I shoot better groups without a bead.
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Title: Re: Removing Krag front sight blade Post by butlersrangers on Sep 21st, 2017 at 1:56pm
The U.S. Krag front-sight pin has a slight taper. It should be driven left to right to remove and the opposite to install. (The rifle's 'Left', when aiming from the rear).
FWIW - It generally does not require much force to drive out the front-sight pin. A 'punch' can be fabricated from a 'finish nail' by spinning it in a drill-motor and shaping it with a File. A 'Replacement' pin can be made from a suitably sized finish nail. The original sight 'pins' were not tempered. Note - The Krag front sight blade has to be removed to take the front barrel-band off or put it on the rifle. The Krag's Stock can be removed without completely taking the front band off the barrel. |
Title: Re: Removing Krag front sight blade Post by Krag 1902 on Sep 21st, 2017 at 4:45pm
That's all good to know. Thank you.
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