Question about my 1895 Springfield 30-40

[MattH2h]

First, she is a model 1894 Springfield 30-40 Krag manufactured in 1895. I just had it all parkerized a few months back, and man does she look pretty! Now for my question... Does anyone know if there is a way to mount a scope on this gun? I'd really like to do some long range shooting with it. I know most of you are way more knowledgeable about these things than I am so I appreciate anyone taking their time to answer my question.

Edit: Added pics. Had to put two in comments because i don't know how to add more than one pic to the thread. Forgive me

[TRAP55]

About your only option.

http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?instapics.html

[MattH2h]

About your only option.
http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?instapics.html

Thanks!

[mosinnagantm9130]

Was it already sporterized before you got it?

[MattH2h]

Was it already sporterized before you got it?

Yes it was

[bigbossman]

What's your definition of "long range"?

[MattH2h]

What's your definition of "long range"?

Anything further than 100 yards is what I want to shoot.

[MattH2h]

Pic

[MattH2h]

Pic2

[qapdoede]

well,i think so, thanks for your sharing

[VegasND]

Nice looking rifle. It's unfortunate there's so much negative feeling towards those sporterized rifles.

While preserving original, unaltered examples is important; those sporterized rifles are also an important part of 20th century history.

There was a time building a rifle to hunt with was a pretty important endeavor. It was also the only way many young men (very rarely women) could own a 'custom' rifle.

Thanks for posting yours.

[gunboat]

My krag was drilled for weaver side mounts -- N-2 I think -- may still be some out there --

[TRAP55]

Griffin & Howe made a nice quick detachable Krag side mount too.

[mosinnagantm9130]

At least whoever sporterized it put it in a decent looking stock.

Plenty of sporter Krags look like bubba had a hacksaw handy after drinking too much moonshine, but this one is decent looking.

[MattH2h]

At least whoever sporterized it put it in a decent looking stock.

Plenty of sporter Krags look like bubba had a hacksaw handy after drinking too much moonshine, but this one is decent looking.

Thank you! It was my great grandfathers and he did all the work himself way back I think before my mom was even born. Haha

Thanks for the input guys!