Post by butlersrangers on Nov 7th, 2017 at 10:25pm
'ArkFunGuy' - Welcome to the KCA Forum. It is neat that you have a family heirloom Krag!
The aperture rear sight on your model 1896 Krag is a Lyman #34 Receiver-sight. This model was patented in 1895 and last cataloged in 1943. It was a commercial 'after-market' sight that required the Krag's receiver be 'drilled & tapped' and the removal of some Stock Wood.
This was a relatively popular sight for installation on 'sportered' military arms. Versions were made for the Krag, 1903 Springfield, Remington-Lee and Lee-Enfield.
IMHO - A 'sight collector' desiring one, would probably pay $125 to $200 for a nice working specimen. It is not unusual to see a Krag, altered for 'Hunting', that was once fitted and is now missing this sight.
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The aperture rear sight on your model 1896 Krag is a Lyman #34 Receiver-sight. This model was patented in 1895 and last cataloged in 1943. It was a commercial 'after-market' sight that required the Krag's receiver be 'drilled & tapped' and the removal of some Stock Wood.
This was a relatively popular sight for installation on 'sportered' military arms. Versions were made for the Krag, 1903 Springfield, Remington-Lee and Lee-Enfield.
IMHO - A 'sight collector' desiring one, would probably pay $125 to $200 for a nice working specimen. It is not unusual to see a Krag, altered for 'Hunting', that was once fitted and is now missing this sight.
arkguy1.jpg ( 23 KB | 2
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