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Correct Tang Sight Screws for a 1885 Winchester High Wall 32-20
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April 27, 2026 - 11:19 pm
I happened to pick up a vintage Lyman S tang sight but wanted to confirm the right tang screw specs for an original model 1885 Winchester 32-20. I have dealt with several other Winchester lever models with no issues, but am seeing differing thread pitch and length references for the 1885. Thanks in advance.
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April 28, 2026 - 1:25 am
Craig,
The thread pitch for the Single Shot rifle tang screw is identical to all other Winchester (lever-action) rifles. The length of the tang screw for the high-wall rifles is nominally 1-13/16″ (1.8125).
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