I bought an 1898 Krag with 20" barrel and no sights or indication it ever had sights although the forearm is cut open for a rear sight. The muzzle is well crowned with no indication of being cut back. But there are no markings on the barrel. The stock is very nice and has a faint cartouche. The blue and action are lovely.
My questions are:
1) should the barrel be marked? If so, where?
2) Any idea why it would not have any sights?
3) Does it still have value as a martial piece even though it is not complete?
Thanks!

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