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!947-48 Marlin 39 .22 Lever action rifle

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If viewing this rifle from the "Rear Buttstock" which "Direction" does one push the old front sight out of the Dovetail so it doesn't damage things.

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  • navc130navc130 Member Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭

    The general rule is to the right, looking down the barrel from the butt stock. The dovetail is cut with a slight taper to facilitate the sight insertion. Good luck.

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  • AmbroseAmbrose Member Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭✭

    I agree with navc130: to the right. A sight pusher would be helpful but I've tapped out many such sights using a light hammer and a brass drift punch. a drop or 2 of light oil, like Kroil, left to set overnight doesn't hurt, either.

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