Peep sight for my Krag - Found

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Wahoo! Finally found a Peep Sight for my Krag. Been looking for a long time. Redfield 70K. Looks to be in excellent shape. $50 shipped.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Nice sight. Receiver already drilled & tapped?

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Supposedly it is a no tap. I will see if that is true when it arrives.

[Texas by God]

Heck of a deal! Looks like it mounts to threaded holes from here. I love Krags.

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[KenT7021]

The sight in the photos is definitely drill and tap.As far as I know all Redfield 70 sights are drill and tap.

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The sight in the photos is definitely drill and tap.As far as I know all Redfield 70 sights are drill and tap.

You are correct. I pulled my Krag form the safe and there are not holes what so ever in the receiver. Fortunately, I can handle that little job. :)

[Hamish]

If you reconsider putting holes in the receiver, this is what you're looking for: (mounts in the magazine cut off recess)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PACIFIC-REAR-PEEP-SIGHT-KRAG-RIFLE-30-40-US-SPRINGFIELD-/202125243395?hash=item2f0f9a7403

[gnoahhh]

That sight (Redfield #70) is intended to be mounted on the RH side of the receiver- a receiver that is harder than woodpecker lips for drilling and tapping. Were it me, I would re-sell that thing and shop around for a true Redfield No-Drill (#102) sight for a Krag. You'll thank me if you do. That way also you won't be invading the integrity of an otherwise original receiver.

[J257]

I have a full length Krag with a Redfield No-Drill (#102) sight with Hunter knobs. I just decided to sell the the rifle - I prefer my carbine - but I'd part with sight if you are still looking. Shoot me a message if interested.