Thank you for the useful tips.  Rear sight screw ordered.  I had noticed that as well.  The quarter and nickel trick is very ingenious. :)   I probably overpaid for the stock and handguard, but I love a good project. This one is worth it.  Side plate also ordered.  By the time I'm done, this one will be worth as much as the other untouched 1901 dated 1899 carbine I just bought on GB!  :-D  Probably overpaid for that one too. Oh well!   Man, these Krags are addicting!