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September 22, 2011
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This globe sight has no tension whatsoever. One would think that tightening the screw on the left side of the sight would increase tension. But it has no effect, any attempt to further tighten is unlikely to tighten but rather lead to damage to the screw head. Any suggestions? Or best to just let sleeping dogs lie, except it’s doubtful the rifle left the factory this loose.
May 2, 2009
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That is a Lyman #5 combination front sight and you can normally tighten the friction by tightening the screw. Have you tried both screws? Remove the screw and inspect it. The pin end of the screw could of been broken off. The beach sight has a spring in the base that kept it in place.
Bob
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September 22, 2011
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1873man said
That is a Lyman #5 combination front sight and you can normally tighten the friction by tightening the screw. Have you tried both screws? Remove the screw and inspect it. The pin end of the screw could of been broken off. The beach sight has a spring in the base that kept it in place.
Bob
I’ll have to have a look over the weekend. I didn’t realize there was a screw on the other side as well, but it makes sense.
Bert, I can’t change my title, but Glove should be GLOBE. Please revise.
July 17, 2012
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mrcvs said
Bert, I can’t change my title, but Glove should be GLOBE. Please revise.
I am Bert’s MUCH younger brother JWA and I took care of the title for you. 
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JWA said
mrcvs said
Bert, I can’t change my title, but Glove should be GLOBE. Please revise.
I am Bert’s MUCH younger brother JWA and I took care of the title for you.
Yes, I am a “Boomer” whereas JWA is a “Gen X’r. With age comes wisdom… grasshopper!
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July 17, 2012
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Bert H. said
JWA said
mrcvs said
Bert, I can’t change my title, but Glove should be GLOBE. Please revise.
I am Bert’s MUCH younger brother JWA and I took care of the title for you.
Yes, I am a “Boomer” whereas JWA is a “Gen X’r. With age comes wisdom… grasshopper!
I am a late “Boomer” and a byproduct of the Cold War but still young at heart, just not in the mirror.
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September 22, 2011
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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?
May 2, 2009
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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
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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March 21, 2011
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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
June 26, 2013
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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:
September 22, 2011
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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.
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