Adjusting and removing dovetailed sights

1894 · Post by **1894** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:04 pm

I'm sure I could have looked this up on the old forum.
I've got another brand of ammo to try in my Marlin 1936 , but , so far most have been hitting to the right side of POA.
I may need to adjust windage for my first time ever

I'm thinking that it would be better to move the rear sight left instead of loosening the front by moving it to the right.
I'm also going to have to remove the factory rear sight on my Marlin 1894 so I can install a reciever sight on it.
I don't want to beat up either sight or the bluing.
What is the best taping/ moving implement without haveing a sight pusher?
I think both these are 3/8" dovetails.

Phil

Mich Hunter · Post by **Mich Hunter** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:26 pm

Try a nylon punch and hammer or brass punch and hammer. Neither will jack up the sight. Nylon punches do not last very long, but work pretty good

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:42 pm

You are correct to move the rear sight the direction you want to move POI.

I use a brass punch.

Rough sight your receiver sight with the factory rear sight before you remove the rear sight.

Remove the rear sight LEFT to RIGHT as viewed breech to muzzle.

Beware the barrel dovetail cut - they are very sharp and will slice you.

Which receiver sight are you going with?

Don't forget to buy the dovetail filler.

1894 · Post by **1894** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:15 pm

Going with the 5D that TxPete had for sale yesterday
http://www.sixshootercommunity.com/leve ... .php?t=784

I will get a dovetail filler for untill I find a folding Marbles that needs a good home for cheap.

I will rough site before removing the factory.
Now to find a brass punch , Home Dumpo ?

Phil

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:34 am

STOP ! Don't remove the rear sight until after you've installed the peep, and aligned it with the (hopefully) sighted-in open sights.

A 3/8" wooden dowel, used as a drifting tool, won't mar blueing or metal.

Remove the rear sight elevator and slide a thin piece of paper under the rear of the rear sight leaf before drifting the sight out, to avoid scratching the barrel top with it.

An EZ brass drift can be taken from the hinge pin of any old passage door brass hinges - just tap out the pin & use it.

1894 · Post by **1894** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:49 am

Thanks Pete ,
I will make sure to get the new sight installed and dialed in to the factory before removing it.
Never thought about the paper ( or something ) between the site and barrel

Door hinge pins

Those I have.
Should I file a small flat on the hinge pin ?
Once it moves a little I'll use a dowell.

Phil