The front sight blade looks to have been replaced. The 1896 blades were shorter. Also the blade should have a small C.
The front sight blade looks to have been replaced. The 1896 blades were shorter. Also the blade should have a small C.
The sight picture shows what appears to be a 1896 rifle type 4 sight mfg. from July 1900 to August 1901.This info from Krag Collectors Assoc. photos.showing the 4 variations of the sight. my 1896 cavalry carbine has the 1892 rifle sight in place of the proper carbine "C" marked sight