model 94 tang sight value

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I picked up an interesting rifle today. A model 94 in 32ws (32 special) circa 1920. It has a 26" half octagon /half round barrel and a Lyman tang sight with the large target disc. It also has the standard rear sight on the barrel.
My question is does the tang sight really increase the value of the rifle, or is it better to sell the sight separate from the rifle? I may just install it on my circa 1942 model 94 that I don't use anymore because I can't see the standard sight properly and I don't want to tap the receiver for a Williams peep. It is set up for the Lyman tang sight.
 
I have seen that price list before. That is the reason for the question. Would the presence of a tang sight increase the price of the rifle or better to sell the sight apart?
 
If it looks like it was on the rifle since new I would leave it on the rifle. E.G., the surface of the tang under the sight still has perfect bluing. Unfortunately your rifle is too new to have factory records to see if it was ordered with a tang peep. Below serial number 353,999 in the 1894 model records still exist. It is possible it came from the factory that way as the half round barrel was special order so why not other options as well?
 
It looks like it was ordered with it or installed soon after receiving it as the bluing under it is like new and the writing is sharp and clear. I guess it will go with the rifle when I list it.
 
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