Krag 30-40 Carbine

[mavracer]

Would the original Carbine have had the top forearm cover?

I think so.

Also, is the rear peep sight original or something added later on?

that peep is added on the original would have been a barrel moutnted ladder.

 

[husker]

I shot my first Krag this summer. A friends 30/40.
Just the neatest lil carbine ever. I fell in love with loading it.

 

[kragluver]

As noted above, the handguard is missing. The peep sight is aftermarket. A number of sights were marketed for the Krag back in the day by Redfield, Lyman, Pacific, etc. Look up the Krag Collectors Association online and you will find all the photos you could want regarding details of the Krag.