First post here so greetings to everyone!
I have what appears to be a mostly original 1896 Carbine, serial number 39583, which pretty clearly has a replacement front sight. The blade is missing from that replacement sight so I plan to obtain a new base, blade and pin from S&S. Can anyone identify from the pictures what that front sight is from?  I don’t understand how it could even work since the indent where the blade should slide in is only a couple of millimeters deep and it’s impossible for a blade to reach down to where the pin hole is located!?

I believe the rifle was made in 1896 or 97.  The cartouche is very faint and not legible. The proof mark is a bit stronger and is the fancy script P.  All three ramrod pieces are in the butt trap. Bore is pretty good.

I’d also appreciate any information anyone may have regarding this particular piece’s history, value and any other comments of interest.

Thanks for any input.

Skirmisher

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