Redfield peep sights for Win 71 / 1886 ?

[JFE]

I recently purchased an old Redfield peep sight on ebay and the seller wasnt sure whether it was meant for a 92 or 94 Win. When it arrived it looked to be in great condition - certainly as described and is much more robust and higher quality than the Lyman peep sights that I have. When I tried it out for fit on both a 92 and then a 94 (width wise these two actions are quite similar anyway) it looked like the sight was meant for an even wider receiver. I then tried it for fit on a 1886 and to me it looks like it was meant for the 71 / 1886 receiver size.

My question is, did Redfield make these sights to fit 71 / 1886 receivers ?

Joe

[jdad]

Check the base for numbers and/or letters and I can tell you what it fits.

[JFE]

There are no markings on the base that I can see.

[71fan]

My question is, did Redfield make these sights to fit 71 / 1886 receivers ?

Certainly. I have two of them - one on my 33 wcf and one on my Browning 1886 carbine. I prefer the Redfields over the Lyman and Williams. I have these two and also on my 39A (see my avatar). They do seem to be a bit more robust.

33 wcf:

Browning:

[rjohns94]

Chad, nice setups!!!

[Hobie]

The Redfields are very nice. I wish I could have bought them when I was young...

[JFE]

Thanks for the feedback. Mine looks just like the one on your Browning and will probably find a home on my Browning 71.

Joe

[Mike D.]

I have 1886s with both Lyman and Redfield receiver sights. The quality is very much the same on the vintage examples of both. The Lyman has been assigned a higher value, perhaps from collector recognition, but dollarwise, the Redfield is the better buy. The Redfield 70F, 80F, and 102F were available as options on the Model 86. The 70 & 80Fs could be had on the 71 Winchester.

[DerekR]

I have one on a Winchester 94 and I really like it.

[geobru]

I have 1886s with both Lyman and Redfield receiver sights. The quality is very much the same on the vintage examples of both. The Lyman has been assigned a higher value, perhaps from collector recognition, but dollarwise, the Redfield is the better buy. The Redfield 70F, 80F, and 102F were available as options on the Model 86. The 70 & 80Fs could be had on the 71 Winchester.

Mike,
Where are the numbers on the Redfield sights? Do you have to remove the sight to see the model numbers?

[Charles]

1. Redfield sights are maked with a letter or two on the back of the base or the bottom of the elevation arm that indicate which rifle the sight fits.

2. I have a Redfield on my 92 Winchester and it sticks out on the right side just like yours does, and yes it is the correct sight for the rifle.

3. Redfield did make sights for the Winchester 86 and 71, but it was different from the sight for the 92.

4, Over the years I had adapted a few receiver sights to rifles for which they were not designed. If it looks like it will work, it probbly will.

[Mike D.]

This Redfield came with this '95, but it has no visible markings that I can see. An old beater .30-06, it stays in my PU or the ranch jeep, so seldom sees the indoors.

[SJPrice]

I have 1886s with both Lyman and Redfield receiver sights. The quality is very much the same on the vintage examples of both. The Lyman has been assigned a higher value, perhaps from collector recognition, but dollarwise, the Redfield is the better buy. The Redfield 70F, 80F, and 102F were available as options on the Model 86. The 70 & 80Fs could be had on the 71 Winchester.

Mike, I am refreshing an old post here to ask if you could shed some light on the difference in Redfield models you listed. I am interested in finding a one for my Browning Model 71 and need a quick education on Redfields. Thanks.

[big bear]

Get this book, given the price of these old sights the price of the book is worth it."Old Gunsights &Rifle Scopes" Nick Stroebel.Ideally you want a No.70 or 80 F, But an E will work on a 71, at least mine did.Redfields are NICE.