Model 1896 carbine rear-sights are quite valuable. (The carbine 'slide' is different than the rifle slide).

Carbine sights have been faked.

There is a good feature (on sights and model '96 fakes) on the KCA Website main page, accessed by using the 'photos' tab.

The shaft of your magazine cut-off lever can be easily straightened. Use a copper, brass or plastic mallet and pound it 'true' on a hardwood surface.

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