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1892 SRC sights?
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Tony Ford
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I shot my 1892 for the first time today. It was a great time. It grouped well but shot very high. At 50 yards with a 6 oclock hold it was 6 inches high on a 3 inch dot. At 100 yards it was 10 inches high. Are these the correct sights for a 1906 SRC in 44WCF?

 

I’d like to add a taller front sight blade. 

 

Thanks, Tony

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The rear sight and forward proof mark is correct. The front sight blade has been shortened. You can drift the pin out and put a taller blade in. 

Chris

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Tony Ford
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is ebay my best bet for a replacement front blade?

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Tony Ford said
is ebay my best bet for a replacement front blade?
  

You might try here:  https://homesteadparts.com/shop/sight-front-winchester-blade-steel-blued-for-winchester-1873-1892-1894-p-1457.html?cPath=1_9

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Tony. R
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Buckinghams in Brazil TN would have a ton of those sights

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Tony. R said
Buckinghams in Brazil TN would have a ton of those sights
  

I do not believe that Buckingham’s still exists. Old Albert passed away a good number of years ago, and I believe that his entire collection of parts & sights was auctioned off.

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Bert is  on point as he did die quite a few years ago now and his accumulation dispersed soon after.  Tim

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I have Axil reproduction sights from the 1950’s… still in original cellophane wrapping.  I also have a King “Triple Bead” sight that is made for that rifle.  Ben

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Ben said
I have Axil reproduction sights from the 1950’s… still in original cellophane wrapping.  I also have a King “Triple Bead” sight that is made for that rifle.  Ben
  

Ben, do you have any other Axtel sights?  I met the guy in Greeley that bought out all the Axtel stuff when his wife sold everything off but he doesn’t have anything to sell. 

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