On another forum, a learned authority on Krags and Springfield Armory uses the terms "IRAN" and early "humped" 1896 rear-sight.
I am left guessing.
"IRAN" - (inspect and rebuild as new????).
"Humped 1896 sight" - (minor difference in sight leaf pivot or slide 'v' notch??? - on early version of 1896 sight????).
I would appreciate it if someone can throw light on the meaning. Thanks!
Meaning of "IRAN" and "humped" 1896 sight?
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Re: Meaning of "IRAN" and "humped" 1896 sight?
"Humped" AKA "Lugged"???
Normal???
Difference seems to be thickness/mass of "foot" at bottom end of leaf. (I'm guessing here, so any correction from Kragnoscenti is very welcome.)
Normal???
Difference seems to be thickness/mass of "foot" at bottom end of leaf. (I'm guessing here, so any correction from Kragnoscenti is very welcome.)
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Re: Meaning of "IRAN" and "humped" 1896 sight?
Thanks Parashooter. Nice model 1896 carbine sight and photos!
I do not have an early model 1896 sight in my collection.
None of the usual 'Krag Books' show this as clearly as your photographs.
The 'pivot/spring bearing area' of your leaf does appear to have a high hump like the model 1892 sight.
Thank you for the information.
I do not have an early model 1896 sight in my collection.
None of the usual 'Krag Books' show this as clearly as your photographs.
The 'pivot/spring bearing area' of your leaf does appear to have a high hump like the model 1892 sight.
Thank you for the information.
Re: Meaning of "IRAN" and "humped" 1896 sight?
BR,
What context was the word "humped" used? In other forums, humped is a term for a part that is faked by an unscrupulous individual.
Zg
What context was the word "humped" used? In other forums, humped is a term for a part that is faked by an unscrupulous individual.
Zg
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Re: Meaning of "IRAN" and "humped" 1896 sight?
"lugged" as clarified by Parashooter. Context was a feature of the early form of model 1896 sight that replaced the model 1892 sight.