sight options for Mod. 54 winchester

5280Myjack

I have an acointance from another forum that ask the following question, I'm hoping someone here can help him.

I need your help. Much to my dismay, I was recently told my quite a few competent gunsmiths, that I cannot fit a scope on my Winchester Model 54, 30-06 bolt action rifle (built in 1925). This particular gun has a very high bolt throw, which makes fitting a scope nearly impossible.

So I was wondering if I could fit some sort of aperture sight instead. Although I hav never used one, I have been told that aperture sights are quite accurate.

kidsgun

I installed a Leupold 3x9x40 using medium rings on my 54. Works great.

gunpaq

There was/is a scope mounting kit for the Win 54 that utilizes the rear sight dovetail. I looked into this when going to put a scope on mine several years ago but elected to leave as is. Very similar to the old Mauser scope mounts, pre WWII. Hope that is some help.


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MIKE WISKEY

your m-54 should have four holes w/plug screws in the receiver (two on top of the front receiver ring and two on the side by the rear bridge) you can find a receiver sight to fit the rear holes. A company also used to make a scope mount to fit these holes (i forget the Co's name) I have a set of these bases but not the special rings for them.

woodsrunner

The 54 I recently sold had a Redfield reciever sight on it. The sight was probably as old as the gun.

Woods