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Message started by Whig on Feb 9th, 2019 at 10:51am

Title: Re: Nice Short Article in American Rifleman
Post by butlersrangers on Feb 9th, 2019 at 4:51pm
'Whig' - Thanks for posting the American Rifleman link.

I still get the "American Rifleman" magazine, so, I am not always aware of stories that may appear on the NRA internet sites.

This is an enjoyable account for guys that savor stories of family heirlooms, relationships, and hunting with Krags.

The "no name" peep-sight, on Uncle Jack's Krag, was the product of Leroy Rice. This Elyria, Ohio, maker was a regular advertiser in the "American Rifleman", back in the 1930's to 1950's or 60's.

Rice, also, likely produced the 'Barrel-Receiver Fillet' that is on Uncle Jack's Krag. This gives a streamlined contour to the transition-step from barrel to receiver.

Note, this Rice peep-sight is adjusted very high to compensate for the very high 'banded' front sight. I wonder if there is a discrete barrel-band or barrel-screw, anchoring the barrel to the forestock?
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