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dovetail sight removal/installation???
toad67
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Wanting remove a rear sight on one of my Marlin guns, and install a receiver peep sight. I have never had the need to remove one, only adjust for sighting purposes. I have read that the sights are removed both ways, and on some sights it doesn't even matter. Seems to me that it should matter since the dovetails should have a taper on them to stay tight. Is there a rule of thumb, or a saying that sticks in your head? Does it matter front or rear sights, pistols or rifles? Guess I could order a 3/8" blank and just measure it, but was just wondering. TIA...
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Install opposite
Thanks. I was thinking "right in", but then I looked at this website, who sells sights, and it appears to be the opposite..
https://www.revolversupply.com/blog/replacing-front-sights-on-sw-revolvers-can-i-install-a-new-front-sight/
It's on the update part.
Are all dovetails the same, or are handguns different?
Friction is caused by the vertical cuts, not the sides.
High Standard cut the slides with a straight slot but the dovetail on the sight was tapered and the right end was the narrow end. 0825 per foot