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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	1901 sight - partial disassembly to repair Jul 15^th, 2019 at 3:44am	Print Post
	In my spare Krag parts box was a model 1901 sight with a damaged leaf. When I obtained it, the leaf was bent and twisted. I straightened it and cleaned up burrs and irregularities, but, the 'slide' still would bind at a couple of spots. Recently, I got a replacement leaf from "Grandpa's Gun Parts". The part came quickly and was a good match. I took some pictures to show inside details of the model 1901 sight in the hopes it is helpful to others. Hints: A fine pin-punch can be made from a damaged jeweler's screw-driver. The small pin, that retains the 'slide-screw', is driven out from the rear. A Drill Press Vise & Popsicle Sticks make a great 'third hand' and can gently compress springs to aid dis-assembly and re-assembly. (A small Drill Press Vise can be found for less than $20 on the internet). (p.s. - I'll be Range Testing this model 1901 sight soon. It has a nice Big 'peep-hole'). (p.p.s. - I don't take Krag sights apart, except to replace damaged parts).
	« Last Edit: Jul 16^th, 2019 at 3:50am by butlersrangers »

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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: 1901 sight - partial disassembly to repair Reply #1 - Apr 27^th, 2020 at 12:29pm	Print Post
	I bumped this old post, because someone sent a PM asking about taking the 1901 sight apart. Once, the fine pin (driven out from the rear) and screw are removed, the top plate can be taken off of the 1901 slide. The binding-screw (or a broken shank) can be screwed-out or screwed-in. (The 2nd attached photo shows a loose 1903 Springfield binding-screw, which has the same threads and retention as the Krag 1901 binding-screw).
	« Last Edit: Apr 27^th, 2020 at 4:16pm by butlersrangers »

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Culpeper KCA Forum Member Offline Posts: 904 Location: Right Coast of Africa Joined: Mar 30^th, 2005	Re: 1901 sight - partial disassembly to repair Reply #2 - Apr 27^th, 2020 at 1:20pm	Print Post
	Just so he could strip it for parts and sell it on E-pay?

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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: 1901 sight - partial disassembly to repair Reply #3 - Apr 27^th, 2020 at 1:27pm	Print Post
	Oh ye of little faith ... NO, he is repairing his sight.


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