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Henry Mero
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April 23, 2024 - 1:05 pm
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Is this a proper front site for this 1890. I don’t recognize it, but then I’m not up to speed on My 1890’s.

 

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Is this a proper front site for this 1890.Henry Mero said  

No–it’s what’s left of a Beach sight that’s had the globe broken off.

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As Clarance mentioned it is the remanent of a Beach Combination front sight.  It could have been special ordered on any Winchester rifle back in the day.

This is what it should look like.

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Okee- Dokee, thanks 

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