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Dave M.

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July 17, 2023 - 8:04 pm

I picked up a 4 digit s/n model 55 in 32 WS. The rear sight elevator is missing.

But I don’t think it has the correct rear sight. I think it’s a 22 rimfire sight. As it has a real small notch.

Anyways, could someone tell me the correct sight for this rifle and maybe a picture.

Thanks, Dave

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July 17, 2023 - 9:45 pm

If it’s .32WS, I’d assume it should have the special .32WS sight, as on ’94s. Unless an exception was made in the case of 55s.

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July 18, 2023 - 9:43 am

Dave Miles said
I picked up a 4 digit s/n model 55 in 32 WS. The rear sight elevator is missing.

But I don’t think it has the correct rear sight. I think it’s a 22 rimfire sight. As it has a real small notch.

Anyways, could someone tell me the correct sight for this rifle and maybe a picture.

Thanks, Dave

Dave,

The correct rear sight for all standard Model 55 rifles was a Flat-top sporting with a 1C elevator. Winchester never installed a .32 Smokeless sight on a Model 55 32 WS rifle.

Bert

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July 18, 2023 - 10:11 am

Thanks Bert,

That’s the sight I have, just missing the elevator.

Will check E-bay.

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July 18, 2023 - 9:20 pm

I have a Model 55 and a Model 53 with these sights.These sights, coupled with the I believe number 3 front sight, that came with them are my favourite iron sights. Smile

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July 19, 2023 - 3:52 am

Dave Miles said
I picked up a 4 digit s/n model 55 in 32 WS. The rear sight elevator is missing.

But I don’t think it has the correct rear sight. I think it’s a 22 rimfire sight. As it has a real small notch.

Anyways, could someone tell me the correct sight for this rifle and maybe a picture.

Thanks, Dave