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August 5, 2023 - 4:14 pm
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I just lost my elevator bar part of my  sight for my ‘92 at the range. It’s a standard buckhorn rear sight. Anybody have an extra?

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The early guns use a different elevator than the later guns. What is the serial number of your 1892? 

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Aussie Chris said
The early guns use a different elevator than the later guns. What is the serial number of your 1892? 

  

My gun was received in the warehouse in July 1898. So early?

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1873man said
Ebay

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Early elevator

  

Will the early 1873 fit my 1892 made in 1808?

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Rick Vidrio said

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Ebay

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Early elevator

  

Will the early 1873 fit my 1892 made in 1808? I meant 1898.

  

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The original later style has a 1901 patent

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1873man said
The original later style has a 1901 patent

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So does that mean the early one will fit my 1892?

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You should post a picture of your sight so we know what you really have if you want us to make that decision for you. The sight could of been replaced.

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1873man said
You should post a picture of your sight so we know what you really have if you want us to make that decision for you. The sight could of been replaced.

Bob

  

I already ordered several sights from eBay including the original early 1873 you sent. The sight is the original standard buckhorn. Thanks for all your help.

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