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by BigBrad
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2283

Re: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice

ok, so it looks like the Williams FP is the choice. I'm looking to replace the front sight as well. i've shot fiber optics before and like them. I see that The Williams Fire Sight is the option. Any reccomendations on the starting point for the width and height? :D
by BigBrad
Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2283

Re: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice

Thanks for the help guys. Really appreciate the guidance.

Joe,
Good idea on the blind plugs and blue. No sense in not trying to clean it up a little.
Thanks,
BB
by BigBrad
Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2283

Re: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice

The problem is that the elevator is bent up just slightly enough that it won't hold the blade anymore. I've already lost two. This brings up another question, if I go with the WIllaims FP, what do I do with the elevator? Wouldn't it be in the line of sight? AJMD, great post with the different sight ...
by BigBrad
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2283

Re: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice

Lol! I does look like swiss cheese doesn't it!?!?!
I guess drilling some new holes wouldn't be so bad then.
by BigBrad
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2283

1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice

I have a 30-30 I picked up years ago and have carried occasionaly. I really would like to improve it's accuracy and shootability. The rear sight is missing the rear sight elevator. Instead of replacing the elevator, I was reading up on the Williams, Marbles and XS Ghost sights or possibly evean a ta...