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Big Larry
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October 7, 2016 - 3:55 pm
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M1886 oct. bbl. 40-65 shipped in 1890. Would the M21 front sight have a screw or no? The books are quite unclear as to the correct type. Currently, it has a Lyman #5, and I have sent for a letter. If the #5 is not listed, I plan to put an original #21 back on this rifle. Just need to know which is correct. Lots of these on Ebay right now. With and without screw.   Thanks Brad.  Big Larry

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Hi Larry

I can only guess that it did not have a screw in 1890.  I don’t really study the sights too much before the Model 1894 and 1895 however, so it is only a guess.  Someone else probably has a better idea.

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Brad Dunbar

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Larry,

1890 is too early for the set screw.

Bert

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Thanks guys. Big Larry

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