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porthos KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2 Location: greensburg, pa. Joined: Dec 8^th, 2015 Gender:	krag side plate screw Nov 7^th, 2016 at 8:28pm	Print Post
	bought an older (there all old)reciever sight for my 1896 . like most , after removing the side plate screw it is attached to the reciever with that screw. unfortunately that screw is a little short. it only grabs by about 2 threads. here's my problem this sight (no name) is made so that in order to remove the bolt for cleaning; i have to run the elevation all the way up and remove that part off the sight. no other way. i would rather remove the sight by taking out the screw. but with only a couple threads holding i think that they will "strip" after x number of removal's. can anyone tell me what the thread pitch is; maybe i can make one on the lathe. or, better yet tell me where i might buy a longer screw. ( i'm not really very good on the lathe. and last before anyone asks. no the sight does NOT slide out like lymans and other manufactures. any help??


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psteinmayer KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2391 Location: Ypsilanti, Michgan Joined: Aug 30^th, 2011 Gender:	Re: krag side plate screw Reply #1 - Nov 8^th, 2016 at 12:22pm	Print Post
	Sounds like you have a Redfield (either 70K or 102K). Redfields are great no-drill receiver sights! These come with a slightly longer replacement screw when new which you must use. You'll need to find someone who has an extra... or a Redfield that they're not using.


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OIF-Retread KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1 Location: California Joined: Nov 14^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: krag side plate screw Reply #2 - Nov 14^th, 2016 at 5:14pm	Print Post
	i just removed a redfield sight (not sure of model number, i'll check later) with the intention of restoring an 1898 rifle ('03 build) from sporter to milspec. it has the longer screw; you are welcome to both the sight and screw. if you want it, let me know. if it fits, you can just reimburse me shipping, or send me your side plate screw. mike


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: krag side plate screw Reply #3 - Nov 14^th, 2016 at 6:32pm	Print Post
	A longer Krag side-plate screw can be improvised by using a reproduction 1903 Springfield rear swivel screw or front stacking swivel screw. These commonly available screws use the same 26 TPI thread that the Krag side-plate screw utilizes. All that is required is shortening the 1903 swivel screw, reducing the diameter of some of the shank above the threads, and slightly reducing the screw-head diameter (if necessary). The 'reduction in diameter' can be done with small files, while turning the 1903 screw in a drill 'Chuck'. (This is best done before shortening the screw).
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Hoot KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 69 Location: Diversityville, Liberal-sota Joined: Oct 11^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: krag side plate screw Reply #4 - Nov 15^th, 2016 at 2:35pm	Print Post
	butlersrangers wrote on Nov 14^th, 2016 at 6:32pm: A longer Krag side-plate screw can be improvised by using a reproduction 1903 Springfield rear swivel screw or front stacking swivel screw. These commonly available screws use the same 26 TPI thread that the Krag side-plate screw utilizes. All that is required is shortening the 1903 swivel screw, reducing the diameter of some of the shank above the threads, and slightly reducing the screw-head diameter (if necessary). The 'reduction in diameter' can be done with small files, while turning the 1903 screw in a drill 'Chuck'. (This is best done before shortening the screw). Wonderful information! Thank you! Hoot (who needs a screw for a 102)


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Howard31+ KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1 Joined: Dec 12^th, 2016	Re: krag side plate screw Reply #5 - Dec 13^th, 2016 at 3:41pm	Print Post
	I recommend getting the Sling swivel screw in stead of the Stacking swivel screw because it has more threads . Numrich has the screws for the Krag Sling swivel cheaper than anyone else . I have screws if you need one . I also have a 10-26 Die on ebay . Love the Redfield . Had the 102K switch for the Target Knobs . TGT Knobs definitely better


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: krag side plate screw Reply #6 - Dec 13^th, 2016 at 4:49pm	Print Post
	Actually, I believe the 'stacking-swivel' screw has more threads than the 'sling-swivel' screw. However, the screws can be mixed and still work (and probably often were mixed up). It doesn't really matter, either can be made to work. Original swivel screws will often have the tip 'upset' or 'mushroomed'. It is best to use a reproduction screw and save an original from destruction. It is necessary to reduce the diameter of some of the unthreaded shank so the screw can enter deep enough to firmly 'clamp' the sight base against the receiver. (I probably could have left a couple of more threads on the altered screw in the picture, but, it works fine):
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