Old Rifle help

[peteNW503]

Hey guys! Recently picked up a Springfield 56 rifle it's old and the peep sight is pretty messed up I'm looking to see if anybody knows where I can find a replacement peep sight it's basically a screw type peep sight it that sits in a thin metal metal piece. Figured pretty knowledgeable people here wondering if anybody could help me out ". I tried numrich no luck. I have cash if you happen to have one for sale thank you!

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[Local Loader]

Did someone take a grinder to it? or what exactly is wrong with it?

 

[peteNW503]

Did someone take a grinder to it? or what exactly is wrong with it?

no idea. the other side looks like the metal was crushed I'll get a better photo when I get home basically there is no repairing it on the other side.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Maybe get a properly threaded eyebolt, heat, smash with hammer, pretty up with file, cold blue, install.

 

[JeremyK]

See if you can size it with a TPI gauge, then run a die down the threads and a tap down where it threads into

 

[JeremyK]

Is it aluminum?

 

[peteNW503]

Is it aluminum?

I believe so. I updated the photos thank you for your help!

 

[peteNW503]

Hey guys! Recently picked up a Springfield 56 rifle it's old and the peep sight is pretty messed up I'm looking to see if anybody knows where I can find a replacement peep sight it's basically a screw type peep sight it that sits in a thin metal metal piece. Figured pretty knowledgeable people here wondering if anybody could help me out ". I tried numrich no luck. I have cash if you happen to have one for sale thank you!

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[Local Loader]

Looks beatup but salvageable.

 

[deadeye]

Hey guys! Recently picked up a Springfield 56 rifle it's old and the peep sight is pretty messed up I'm looking to see if anybody knows where I can find a replacement peep sight it's basically a screw type peep sight it that sits in a thin metal metal piece. Figured pretty knowledgeable people here wondering if anybody could help me out ". I tried numrich no luck. I have cash if you happen to have one for sale thank you!

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Looks like someone used the elevator from an old marbles tang style peep sight. Was kinda looking a bit like a homebrew using the ruler keeper from a tri square until you posted the newer pics.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[thorborg]

oldarmsofidaho.com may help.
But first, (no pun intended) I'd try Jack First in South Dakota.

 

[peteNW503]

Looks like someone used the elevator from an old marbles tang style peep sight. Was kinda looking a bit like a homebrew using the ruler keeper from a tri square until you posted the newer pics.

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I would love to mount a scope but I'm perfectly content with irons. The problem is the bolt handle is completely straight and the bolt throw is straight up and back. Tried to mount something to it but the bolt is coming into contact with the scope and mount because it's straight up. There is no angle to the bolt so unless I find a mount that can go over to the left and clear what seems like a 4-6 inches of the bolt handle I can't mount a scope.

 

[Spitpatch]

Looks like there's a Redfield receiver sight block on the gun as well. (Left edge of first photo). The slider part with the peep is readily available (or just buy an entire sight).

...unless you are dead set on replacing the original.

 

[peteNW503]

I'm not familiar with these older models and compatibility. I was curious what was on the left: I assumed it may be a mount but I'm at a loss for which Redfield model sights would fit that sight block. I'm not sure if it has to be a specific model or any model

 

[peteNW503]

Looks like there's a Redfield receiver sight block on the gun as well. (Left edge of first photo). The slider part with the peep is readily available (or just buy an entire sight).

...unless you are dead set on replacing the original.

Any idea what model of redfield sights/mounts are compatible with my red field sight block?

 

[Spitpatch]

Post a detailed pic or two of the block itself.

 

[Spitpatch]

I see it now. I'll make an educated guess from my books soon.

 

[Spitpatch]

It is similar to the base block for a Redfield "Record" peep sight. Is it labeled Redfield?

 

[bcp]

I'm thinking the dovetailed block has too large a groove for a receiver sight. It looks more like a vintage scope base, with the scope held vertically above it to clear the bolt handle.

Here it is:

https://oldarmsofidaho.com/product/springfield-model-15-single-shot-bolt-action-rifle-22-s-l-lr-c-1930s/

"Wards Telescope Sight"



Bruce

 

[quneur]

It looks like the vertical piece/plate is angled in this picture I found.


Also, is the bolt handle original? Other examples I've seen had turn down bolt handles.