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Check on the left side and see if it is D & T for a William's receiver sight. Web info says they are.
If so no mods needed - and this is assuming you want to go with William's sights.
Personally I have several and really like them.
If so no mods needed - and this is assuming you want to go with William's sights.
Personally I have several and really like them.
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RV has a good idea above.
Otherwise the Skinner looks like a good solution.
I would have to have extreme trust in the gunsmith/machinist to D&T those holes.
The good thing is that it's the bolt and not the receiver in case of an error.
I would email Bighorn Armory, they use that same Skinner sight on their custom 1886-based leverguns.
See what they would charge for the D&T work.
Big Horn Armory | 1/2 Inch Holes | Rifles - Gun Manufacturer
We like to think BIG at Big Horn Armory. We're not your average gun manufacturer. We only build guns that give us a reason to jump out of bed in the morning
www.bighornarmory.com
Every time I go on that Bighorn website my wallet tries to jump out of my pocket.
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Definitely need the mod
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RV has a good idea above.
Otherwise the Skinner looks like a good solution.
I would have to have extreme trust in the gunsmith/machinist to D&T those holes.
The good thing is that it's the bolt and not the receiver in case of an error.
I would email Bighorn Armory, they use that same Skinner sight on their custom 1886-based leverguns.
See what they would charge for the D&T work.
Big Horn Armory | 1/2 Inch Holes | Rifles - Gun Manufacturer
We like to think BIG at Big Horn Armory. We're not your average gun manufacturer. We only build guns that give us a reason to jump out of bed in the morning
I'm thinking the same think "extreme trust". Any idea if a rifle can be shipped between owner and smith in this anti 2a communist state of Wa?
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Maybe they just need the bolt ?
But yes, I have shipped a complete rifle to a gunsmith in South Dakota recently.
And it came back directly to me via USPS.
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Great idea. I've got an email out to Big Horn now. Any idea how difficult removing a bolt is on one of these rifles? I'm a pretty good wrench but lack any rifle wrenching.
I love Cody, Wy. I've rolled through there a few times. Next time I'm going have to take a stroll through there shop
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Unfortunately am going to need the mod. Definitely not opposed to the Williams sight except I've read recently that there is an aluminum sight of theirs that should be avoided
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I don't have any Winchesters but there should be some Youtube videos on how they come apart.
I'm sure @RVTECH and others on here have taken these apart.
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I have never removed a bolt on an 1886 (lots on Mod 94s) and I suspect it is NOT that difficult, however it is my guess they are going to need the receiver as this is where the sight will mount.
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WAIT, don't do it!
Here is a MUCH BETTER OPTION, not only more historically correct, but WAY slicker than adding that horrendous lump of sight to the side of your beautiful Winchester!
www.buffaloarms.com
THIS is how you do sights on a Winchester lever gun THE RIGHT WAY!
I have done 7 Rifles using this rear sight, and a couple of my 1895's with matching front post and globe, they are pretty easy to do, but it's best to have a competent smith do it for you!
And, YES, it will work with the original Saddle Ring!
Here is a MUCH BETTER OPTION, not only more historically correct, but WAY slicker than adding that horrendous lump of sight to the side of your beautiful Winchester!
Lyman #21 Type Receiver Sight for Model 95 & 71, 86's Blued
This receiver sight, based on Lyman's famous 1895 patented Model #21 sight, is designed to operate on most models of Winchester Model 95, 86 rifles and Marlin leverguns. Consisting of machined steel and brass components entirely made in the USA, the sight comes with what you see plus three full...
www.buffaloarms.com
THIS is how you do sights on a Winchester lever gun THE RIGHT WAY!
I have done 7 Rifles using this rear sight, and a couple of my 1895's with matching front post and globe, they are pretty easy to do, but it's best to have a competent smith do it for you!
And, YES, it will work with the original Saddle Ring!
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Ya, I found a YT video on the disassembly process. I'm not very confident. I'd rather have a pro do the work
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Unless you "must" have a Skinner sight, the way to go is to use the stock "Ladder" sight that came on the carbines.
And you don't go messing around with holes/taps on a rifle that is now in the collectable category.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/rear-sight-marked-0-9-wrrs01.html
You might also try to get that sight from Browning/Winchester, but they are obtuse, (PIA,) to deal with.
And you don't go messing around with holes/taps on a rifle that is now in the collectable category.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/rear-sight-marked-0-9-wrrs01.html
You might also try to get that sight from Browning/Winchester, but they are obtuse, (PIA,) to deal with.
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Personally I am NOT a fan of them but how about a tang sight?
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Here is another 'option'. I tried this on my 1899 Winchester and it worked out pretty good.
Its a universal Williams dovetail sight base with a standard William's aperture slider. It puts the aperture a little further away from the eye than what is typical but with a larger diameter aperture it worked out pretty good. Just a thought...
Its a universal Williams dovetail sight base with a standard William's aperture slider. It puts the aperture a little further away from the eye than what is typical but with a larger diameter aperture it worked out pretty good. Just a thought...
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I will try this one first. Thanks
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That looks like eyeball damage to me.
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I sent an email to Bighorn, no reply yet, but lookin at there website, I'm not sure they do any servicing. They might just manufacture?RV has a good idea above.
Otherwise the Skinner looks like a good solution.
I would have to have extreme trust in the gunsmith/machinist to D&T those holes.
The good thing is that it's the bolt and not the receiver in case of an error.
I would email Bighorn Armory, they use that same Skinner sight on their custom 1886-based leverguns.
See what they would charge for the D&T work.
Big Horn Armory | 1/2 Inch Holes | Rifles - Gun Manufacturer
We like to think BIG at Big Horn Armory. We're not your average gun manufacturer. We only build guns that give us a reason to jump out of bed in the morning
Every time I go on that Bighorn website my wallet tries to jump out of my pocket.
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They use the exact same Skinner sight on their 1886-based rifles so it's worth a try.
If nada, then maybe Skinner could recommend a smith.
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