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April 6, 2026
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Hi all. I am new to this forum but was hoping that may be with all of your expertise. You might be able to help me with my 30 WCF model 1894 MFG 1900. It has a double rear sight dove tail in the barrel. One has what looks to be a period correct insert. Have any of you ever seen this before? I greatly appreciate any and all help.
April 15, 2005
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The second dovetail slot was without a doubt added by a former owner, most likely to move the rear sight closer to his shooting eye.
Bert
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September 19, 2014
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FWIW, I had one 1892 with an added dovetail in which a level had been installed by an owner. Currently don’t recall in which the level had been placed, tho.
I would guess it was ahead of the sight but that isn’t a real concern. Owners, like shooters everywhere, do odd things for whatever reasons. Tim
