Sighting options for Marlin 1894C

[Goat]

I have a late 1980s vintage 1894C that needs a "better than factory sights" option. I love the way the gun handles so well without a scope that I hate to scope it. I normally do not even think about it and just mount a scope. Normally I would stick a low power straight tubed Leupold on it and be done. I have had a Williams 5-D on it but had to bottm out the elevation to get any where close to sighted in. I need a taller front sight but also would like to have something I can see in the fading light in the deer woods. The problem is the dovetailed front sight. What are my options for the dovetail AND something I can see?
Goat

[Pete44ru]

This front sight happens to be pictured with a FoolProof, ILO the 5D you have, but you ought to get a Williams Firesight, at least 1/10" taller than the measured height of your current dovetailed front sight blade (not with the ramp) - as they're available in several heights.

Other companies, like Tru-Glo & Hi-Viz, also make similar fiber-optic replacement front sight blades. They're all priced less than $10. @ MidwayUSA.

Out with the old, in with the new !

[ceb]

As you already have the Williams, Pete suggestion would be the least expensive. Since my newer 1894 Cowboy was not D&T I went with the XS system on mine. Its works well and that white line on the front sight is very visable to me.

[El Chivo]

Consider the Skinner, all the other sights are made for the 336 and hang off the back of the 1894. He will make you a custom front sight for $10.00.