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1873 Front Sight Height
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Cliff
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August 6, 2021 - 1:56 am
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Can someone please tell me the factory front sight height (or close) for a 38 Cal. 1873 carbine ? Its a fixed front sight without a removable blade. Thanks!

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The sight book states .358″

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Cliff
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Thanks Bob! Mine is really worn down or has been filed because it measures .275″. 

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