Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Sights

Bert H. on Actually Lyman in this case on an 1885 SS

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:07:25 +0000

Are you asing about the knurled thimble that you rotate to move the elevation stem up/down ?

Honest Jon on Actually Lyman in this case on an 1885 SS

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:45:06 +0000

What’s the best way to tighten the elevation adjusting nut on a Lyman tang sight. No, the stem is not loose or wobbly. The adjuster just moves too easily between shots or handling.

Jon

Kenpo5 on Model 71 adjustment peep sight on the action

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:14:42 +0000

Hi everyone, wondering about adjustment on original peep sight mounted on the bolt. what is the click value? is it 1/4 " at 100 yds? sorry not familiar with this, what would ea click be at 25 yds

Thank you

Malamute on 1892 rifle rear sight part missing

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:08:33 +0000

Thank you sir, I forwarded this information to the owner to check. It does not appear to be cracked in the high res picture I have of it, but seeing it in person may reveal more than the picture.

1873man on 1892 rifle rear sight part missing

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:25:32 +0000

Check the sight for a crack right in the middle which is the thin spot. This is the prime reason the insert falls out. If its cracked then replacing the insert will be short lived. Your best bet to find one is to buy a broken sight that still has one or make one.

Bob

Malamute on 1892 rifle rear sight part missing

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:28:02 +0000

Someone I know has an 1892 rifle with sporting rear sight. The screw is still there, but the small sliding elevation adjustment piece in the back face of the sight is gone (not the step elevator). I havent been able to find an original part or anyone making replacements. Anyone have a source?

I have a picture, but am not seeing a way to add an attachment.

rogertherelic on 98a - Bolt Peep Sight - Changes and fit?

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:52:02 +0000

The set screw is the rear one. I corrected my original post. Sory for not catching that sooner. RDB

Bert H. on Unknown 1895 receiver sight...

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:14 +0000

Simple, but a bit crude ads I see no way to adjust for windage. My vote is gunsmith made.

Bert

Ben on Unknown 1895 receiver sight...

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:46:58 +0000

Was visiting a friends gunshop this week, he brought out a Win 95 with a sight mounted on it that I've never seen... no marks... thinking it was gunsmith made... anyone here ever seen one? I asked Rob Kassab, he hasn't seen one either...

Ben on 98a - Bolt Peep Sight - Changes and fit?

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:33:04 +0000

I have a 98A and a 98C available. Also have repair parts… cheers. Ben

Jeff M on 98a - Bolt Peep Sight - Changes and fit?

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:53:58 +0000

rogertherelic said
The second screw in the top of the sight is a 'set screw' for sight "ZERO". When the sight's 'ZERO' is established, the second screw is screwed down to contact the bolt. This will not allow the sight to go lower than "ZERO". In the field if the sight is raised for a longer shot it can quickly and positively be returned to "ZERO" eaisly. RDB

My sight has two small screws. Is "the second screw" the rearmost one?

mrcvs on Tightening Globe Sight

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:09:21 +0000

deerhunter said

mrcvs said
I finally got around to tightening this right screw which I did not know existed, although common sense dictates that it would, and I now know why the globe sight is loose. The screw to tighten on the right side is missing! Now, how do I go about acquiring a replacement screw?

Hi Ian,
I have a Lyman #5 with a broken globe with both screws present if you're interested. I would like to get $65 shipped for it. Let me know. Here are some pics:

Thank you for the offer. I’ll pass for now, unless you would consider selling me just a screw for considerably less.

deerhunter on Tightening Globe Sight

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:59:59 +0000

mrcvs said
I finally got around to tightening this right screw which I did not know existed, although common sense dictates that it would, and I now know why the globe sight is loose. The screw to tighten on the right side is missing! Now, how do I go about acquiring a replacement screw?

Hi Ian,

I have a Lyman #5 with a broken globe with both screws present if you're interested. I would like to get $65 shipped for it. Let me know. Here are some pics:

Darrin Smith on Tightening Globe Sight

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:52:44 +0000

I have purchased odd screws from Gunbroker seller ruffkat a number of times with great success. Stellar guy to work with and priced reasonably for otherwise unobtainable screws.

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?sort=13&includesellers=1813502&pagesize=25

Good luck,

Darrin

1873man on Tightening Globe Sight

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:49:32 +0000

Buy another sight to steal one from or make one. No one has ever sold replacement screws. There are sights sold that have broken globes for sale on Ebay.

Bob