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I just purchased a model 1873 rifle that is missing the rear sight. A Marbles tang sight is presently on the rifle. I would like to go back to what would be the appropriate sight for this 32-20 made in 1892. I have searched on line to no avail. If I order a new sight from Marbles, I will need to know the measurement of the dovetail. Any help is greatly appreciated on what direction to take.
Thank you
May 2, 2009
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Winchester had only one dovetail width which is 3/8″. The most common tang sight on Winchesters is the Lyman tang sight so for a 73 it would have a “W” code on it. The rear barrel sight is the called the Sporting Rear and would be the one with the screw and thin slide adjustment for adjusting the point blank elevation.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
Thank you! Where can I purchase the correct rear barrel sight? Should I go for original or an aftermarket from Marbles? If they even sell them.
March 31, 2009
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Bob, at about what serial number range did they go from no screw to screw?
November 1, 2013
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JE Davis said
Should I go for original or an aftermarket from Marbles?
Dismiss THAT from your mind–it would be an offensive eyesore! And if the Marbles tang sight you mentioned is one of the new ones, that too is an eyesore on any vintage rifle.
You’ll most easily find an original on ebay, unless someone here has an extra one to sell you.
May 2, 2009
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Chuck said
Bob, at about what serial number range did they go from no screw to screw?
I would have to check when I get home but I think its Nov of 87.
JE Davis said
Thank you! Where can I purchase the correct rear barrel sight? Should I go for original or an aftermarket from Marbles? If they even sell them.
I would go with the Winchester sight rather than Marbles. Ebay is the best place to find them.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
November 1, 2013
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1873man said
First time I’ve ever seen an ebay seller use “well worn” in their description! Mark him down as a rare straight-talker.
May 2, 2009
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Chuck,
Nov of 87 is right.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
March 31, 2009
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1873man said
Chuck,Nov of 87 is right.
Bob
Thanks Bob. Did you get the catalog?
May 2, 2009
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Yes I did Chuck, Thanks
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
