‘Local Boy’ - Thanks for the info on the engineers modification for some Krag Carbines.

‘Local Boy’, ‘Whig’ and ‘Butlers Rangers’ - Upon closer inspection of the two indentation marks behind the trigger guard, it is indeed two holes that were filled. IF this was one of the engineers carbines modified in the field, I wonder if it was the rear sling cutting jig that created the two holes.

‘Butlers Rangers’ - I removed the rear screw that was standing proud of the 1901 rear sight base. The head of the screw is too large to fit in the recess pocket of the sight base, although it looks to be the same age and patina as the rest of the carbine and sight. I went to grandpas parts and a few other places that might have the correct screw, but could only find the original longer front screws or reproduction rear screws. Until I find an original rear screw, I’ll likely leave the current one in place. Thanks for identifying the improper screw.

Mike