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Received this on a krag.
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Back in the day that the Krag was used as a target rifle more, there were some companies made them. I think PJ O Hare was one, but he marked his. It would be a good thing for the fellow who leaves his rifle out in the shed or garage. I have one rifle that had the barrel was ruined by little mud daubers building their nest to about the depth of the front sight.Last edited by madsenshooter; 05-30-2015, 02:13."I have sworn upon the Altar of God, eternity hostility upon all forms of tyranny over the minds of man." - Thomas Jefferson -
O'Hare was in Newark NJ. Worked there, Of course they are long gone. I've seen the O'Hares, but this one is larger and made different.Comment
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When pics this rifle were posted before I remarked about unusual muzzle cover, no one commented. But I have no clue!You can never go home again.Comment
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Do you own it, or you just furnished the picture? Wonder how it works - at first I thought the entire rear was cut away at the sight cover, and that that the piece going around the barrel behind the sight was a threaded collar, but that wouldn't work. There has to be some design feature we are not seeing in that one view.Comment
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I would guess that the knurled ring is split and is rotated to close the channel for the sight, thereby keeping the cover from falling off.Comment
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krag-cover.jpg
I have no idea who made this cover. I played a bit with 1563621's photo.
The cover appears slotted and open at the back to slide into position. It looks like the knurled ring can then be rotated to lock the brass cover in place.Last edited by butlersrangers; 05-31-2015, 09:37.Comment
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I'll look around some more in Dr. Walter Hudson's writings, might find something in there."I have sworn upon the Altar of God, eternity hostility upon all forms of tyranny over the minds of man." - Thomas JeffersonComment
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Yes, I own it, will ad some more pics. Didn't know it was an oddity.Comment
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Yes the Knurled ring turns to lock in place. No makers mark, could have worn off. Or been a custom made?Comment
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Dr. Hudson - Modern Rifle Shooting
Here is the sight protector illustrated in Dr. Hudson's book, "Modern Rifle Shooting from the American Standpoint".
mrs5.JPGLast edited by butlersrangers; 06-01-2015, 10:50.Comment
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site cover 001.jpgsite cover 002.jpgsite cover 003.jpgsite cover 004.jpgsite cover 005.jpgSome more pics. Looks like a name, worn off.Comment
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Paul's next brass project? Just kidding, looks to be more trouble than it would be worth, except for stopping pesky little mud daubers. I don't use sight covers on my Garand either."I have sworn upon the Altar of God, eternity hostility upon all forms of tyranny over the minds of man." - Thomas JeffersonComment
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I never used the site cover either, Just a different one.Comment
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