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martin08 said
There are two sight plugs. Yep. You heard me. Ugh. The worst case scenario. Had I not removed the rear sight, I might never have known.
Can’t imagine what those could be for other than a scope block. But what good is one scope block?
Nevertheless, while this discovery is disappointing, you bought this gun for SO much under its true value (even with those holes), that you could easily resell it for a BIG profit. A good restorer could make those holes “go away,” but considering that they’re invisible under the sight, I wouldn’t bother it it were mine. (Which I wish it was!)
I hope the sight holes do not extend to the bore. It looks like someone tried to turn the screws, can’t hurt anything trying to remove them. T/R
TR said
I hope the sight holes do not extend to the bore. It looks like someone tried to turn the screws, can’t hurt anything trying to remove them. T/R
There is no evidence inside the bore, thankfully.
My wishes for procuring an original 3-leaf Express might be dashed, as the wear pattern of the junk sight won’t be hidden.
It appears that the following sight would cover most, if not all of the blemishes behind the rear dovetail.
Would this be a wise choice? The ad says 1873-1910. My rifle is 1911.
Thanks for any input on this sight, or for any other suggestions.
I think I have a correct sight for your rifle. Text Me at 207-522-0939 and for pictures if interested.
Thanks, Dana
martin08 said
My wishes for procuring an original 3-leaf Express might be dashed, as the wear pattern of the junk sight won’t be hidden.It appears that the following sight would cover most, if not all of the blemishes behind the rear dovetail.
Would this be a wise choice? The ad says 1873-1910. My rifle is 1911.
Thanks for any input on this sight, or for any other suggestions.
I think that ad is saying it is appropriate for the model 1910, not the year 1910.
While that sight would be correct, that seems a pretty high price to me. I’d check what Dane62 has available. He’s a pretty reasonable guy for the most part.
dane62 said
I think I have a correct sight for your rifle. Text Me at 207-522-0939 and for pictures if interested.Thanks, Dana
A fellow Mainer, or Mainiac. Ayuh. And from THE County, no less. Impressive.
Text is sent. Thank you.
martin08 said
TR said
I hope the sight holes do not extend to the bore. It looks like someone tried to turn the screws, can’t hurt anything trying to remove them. T/R
There is no evidence inside the bore, thankfully.
Are the threads in the screw holes blue, like factory blue? T/R
TR said
Are the threads in the screw holes blue, like factory blue? T/R
I have not attempted to remove the plugs, as they look rather buggered. I doubt anything is factory, as it all looks rather crude.
But did you have a theory? Was there an original sight which employed both the dovetail and tapped holes?
martin08 said Was there an original sight which employed both the dovetail and tapped holes?
Not that I ever heard of. Here’s a scope that could be mounted using only one attachment point: https://www.ebay.com/itm/334894872292?hash=item4df94a36e4:g:9LsAAOSwLe1kKynr&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwPWLSxz%2BKyJq5HY8wrFP6s8AHRJgav4FIVUW44iWkkt7kvyD6OHHg03C9b3bIe%2B%2F9x9y9ctsuLgdHES5nKvy8uho4Il%2BYYCbNNNqTjA0lL1yMFM6pymswBJ8Sr4IqPibJtBhWjUAfaeEMTbelOrUrbOHBNeS9fH8HZcbsuwF8C8YkU1tl23mDc3XEeXsOG53vPHaK%2FvG11xJnq1rNP%2FnAjDX4eME7I69sixlpdPqfKqamKBcjTHaBS6XUlKa0PR83A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4L79o6RYg
With the screw spacing you might be able to track down what scope was on it.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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