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vonfatman KCA Forum Member Offline I like guns! Posts: 5 Location: A smidge north of KCMO Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2010	I.D. rear sight on a Krag Oct 23^rd, 2010 at 2:36pm	Print Post
	A friend has a Krag for sale and I thought I'd take a look...it has what he calls a "climin' Lyman" rear peep-sight. (see pic) (You need to *Login* to view media files and links) S/N 70627 Carbine config. Thanks. Bob

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5MadFarmers Ex Member	Re: I.D. rear sight on a Krag Reply #1 - Oct 24^th, 2010 at 12:46am	Print Post
	He included more pictures in the ad at Gunbroker. (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)


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vonfatman KCA Forum Member Offline I like guns! Posts: 5 Location: A smidge north of KCMO Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2010	Re: I.D. rear sight on a Krag Reply #2 - Oct 24^th, 2010 at 3:23am	Print Post
	Mr. 5MadFarmers, Yes, as of yesterday there were no bidders and he has offered to pull the gun (if there were no bidders) and sell the gun to me if I was interested.� He's been a friend over the years and he read (another forum) that I was interested in a military (non-sporterized) Krag.� He told me he thought it was pretty complete, but was not sure about the rear sight. Anyway... Would an unaltered Krag have such a sight?� Would the armory have installed it?� Would they (the Armory) have removed the saddle ring/parts?� I'm not interested in the gun if it's going to be a project.� I would prefer to buy a gun that is as it was produced at the Armory.� All I have now are a couple sporterized Krags that I'd move out if I could locate a reasonably priced (and original) Krag that has a decent bore (I want one to shoot, not a safe queen). Thanks to any one who can help me with this...If I can not get my questions answered, I'll pass on the gun and keep looking.� I'm such a novice on Krags (I've not yet picked up any books) that I'd rather pass than buy/end up with a gun that's not full-blown military.� My buddy is not an expert either. Bob

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Dick Hosmer KCA Official Member Offline Collector of Springfield Arms, 1865-1915 Posts: 1862 Location: Northern California Joined: Nov 20^th, 2005 Gender:	Re: I.D. rear sight on a Krag Reply #3 - Oct 24^th, 2010 at 6:30am	Print Post
	That gun is no longer in military condition. The armory did not install such sights. In fact, I THINK that particular sight requires that some wood be cut-away, thus making it impossible to return the stock to as-issued configuration, even if you were to replace the missing metal parts, and, the correct military rear sight for that model (M1896C) is a $500+ item! If you want a virgin, walk away, and, before you go any further - BUY THE BOOK!!!!!!!!! (the North Cape Krag book is NOT perfect, but you cannot do any better for $20).


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vonfatman KCA Forum Member Offline I like guns! Posts: 5 Location: A smidge north of KCMO Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2010	Re: I.D. rear sight on a Krag Reply #4 - Oct 25^th, 2010 at 3:47am	Print Post
	Mr. Hosmer, Thank you. Last night I ordered/purchased a used copy of "The Krag Rifle" by William Brophy and a new copy of "The American Krag Rifle & Carbine" (the North Cape Krag book) by Joe Poyer. I'm tempted to pick up "The Krag Rifle Story - 2nd Ed." if I can find a decent price on one. I really appreciate your help and I'm sorry that I got to asking questions prior to getting some "grounding" in Krag rifles. This particular gun came up before I had any books to help me find answers. I will have plenty of reading to keep me busy by next weekend! Have a great week. Bob

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