Quote Originally Posted by Herschel View Post
The front sight is probably a Lyman 17A. If so, it can be easily removed and replaced with the correct military post which is the same as is used on the 1903. They are very available and should be a $10 to $15 item. There were some globe type front sights that were installed by removing the front sight base band and replacing it with a globe sight. Hopefully the one on the rifle is a 17A or equivalent.
The front sight looked to be a 17A installed in a dovetail on the front barrel band. I have several rifles with 17As installed and some spare inserts. I have not seen the magazine that comes with it yet, so don't know if it is original or aftermarket.
Thanks for the replies and the help, I just hope it's there when I get there with the money.

Mike