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1898 Krag carbine ?? (Read 7516 times)

leadhead KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 35 Location: Western Pa. Joined: Nov 7^th, 2018 Gender:	Re: 1898 Krag carbine ?? Reply #30 - Nov 12^th, 2018 at 1:17am	Print Post
	Thank you sir: That was what I was looking for. Denny


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leadhead KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 35 Location: Western Pa. Joined: Nov 7^th, 2018 Gender:	Re: 1898 Krag carbine ?? Reply #31 - Nov 23^rd, 2018 at 7:22pm	Print Post
	OK guys, I'm back with another question. I located another front sight blade, but it has a slight side to side movement after I installed it. Is there any way I can tighten the slot or whatever to make it tight? Thanks for any replies. Denny


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: 1898 Krag carbine ?? Reply #32 - Nov 23^rd, 2018 at 7:52pm	Print Post
	I would recommend a little bit of 'gasket seal' or 'J-B Weld' on the lower sides of the new blade, as you insert it into the slot. If neatly done, this will be invisible and will harden to remove the 'slop'. The blade can later be removed, if necessary, by tapping it out with a plastic mallet.


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leadhead KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 35 Location: Western Pa. Joined: Nov 7^th, 2018 Gender:	Re: 1898 Krag carbine ?? Reply #33 - Nov 23^rd, 2018 at 8:04pm	Print Post
	OK Sir....Thanks for the info I was thinking of trying to squeeze the slot together to try to tighten it up,but was afraid of maybe breaking the base. Thanks, Denny


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Whig KCA Official Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1324 Location: Balt MD Joined: Sep 24^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: 1898 Krag carbine ?? Reply #34 - Nov 24^th, 2018 at 1:18am	Print Post
	The J-B Weld should work but another simple way to fix this is to use a small piece of paper to put on the base before pushing the sight blade down into the paper and then drift the pin through the base to secure the sight. This wedge usually gives a tight fit to take the wobble out. Enjoy the nice Krag!


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