Odd krag sight

[1106]

Was wondering if anyone could help me identify this odd krag sight? Might be something missing at its top as it has a yoke with pin holes on the sides. Pictured next to a common model 1902 sight.
Any help would be appreciated

[Dick Hosmer]

1106,

I think "odd" is being too kind! :-)

Clearly it is not all there, but, WHAT was it? Perhaps something 'optical', like a set of receptacles for some sort of lens holder? Maybe the front part of a home-made (the machining appears to leave a bit to be desired) "non-invasive" scope mount?

I have NEVER seen or heard of anything like it.

[jon_norstog]

Now, there's something you don't see every day! Are the holes threaded?

jn

[1106]

My pics aren't the best but the machining is very well done and the holes aren't threaded. I'd love to see what the part is thats missing at the end.
Appreciate your input

[madsenshooter]

I'm stumped, a windage and elevation adjustable somethingorother.

[Dick Hosmer]

Your pictures are EXCELLENT - my comments about the machining, which IS generally good, stem from picture #3, the bottom shot. To my eyes, the holes do not EXACTLY align, and, the little flats on either side of the "main section" are not at all uniform. Other than that, I agree - it is well-made. Definitely a somethingorother, though!

[Jim K.]

How about a WAG? The Navy/CG used Krags as line throwing guns and they have a lot higher trajectory than the regular rifle. They would need a higher sight but not one needing extreme accuracy.

Jim

[kragnut]

Or at least bubbas attempt at one. My guess is that as soon as he tried it the only thing left was the rear sight and traces of a mullet.

[Liam]

My vote is for the line throwing suggestion by Jim K. I know on M203 (the M16 variant with the grenade launcher attached) has similar sights to adjust the trajectory for the high-arching projectile. I'll see if I can't find an image somewhere online.