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The OP has three threads going on this carbine; (two on Gunboards and one here). This makes for a lot of duplication of effort and possible confusion. I am not an EXPERT, just a STUDENT of Krags.
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astack18' - The parts all look good. This Krag will always be suspect, by some collectors, because the serial number is above the expected range.

The model 1896 & model 1898 front-sight blade is...