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Winchester 62-A front sight
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August 9, 2024 - 8:12 am
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I have a fine 62-A. Because of my poor eye sight, I cannot see the front post clearly. I have seen several front sight with an ivory(white) bead. What is the correct height and is there one by Marbles or Lyman? I have seen some on E-Bay that are for a Stevens. If it has a 3/8 dovetail will any front sight work. Also where can I find a steel buttplate for a 62 or 62-A?

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Jamwhart said
If it has a 3/8 dovetail will any front sight work.  

Unless it’s exceptionally low or high, beyond the degree to which the rear sight can compensate, yes.  The very best front sight Win ever produced was the 93 A/B post, but they were intended for use with an aperture rear & might not be best for an open rear sight; besides, they’re scarce & expensive.  Most original ivory bead front sights have yellowed to the point that visibility is diminished, but a brass bead can be polished bright.  The very best hunting sight is the brass-faced Redfield Sourdough.

Most likely place to find the BP or any other part, as well as sights, is ebay.

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My 62A came to me years ago with a replacement front sight that featured a microscopic bead.  Brownell’s used to catalog a generic [house brand, not Redfield] “Sourdough” front sight in a single, unlisted height. I bought it, installed it, and happily used it for decades. Recently I installed a blank in place of the rear sight and added a new Marble’s Improved tang sight, which makes an excellent combination with the the big, square bead up front. The Sourdough features a square brass bead set at an angle on its body, to better reflect light. If they still make the sight, I’d try it.  

If you prefer a white, round bead, I’d get a big one. The Marble series white beads are made of white plastic that is non-yellowing. 

- Bill 

 

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