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Ray Pennington

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Bent long sight
« on: July 19, 2017, 12:51:24 AM »
A friend of mine brought to me a 45 cal 1863 Springfield ML with a WM Large modified barrel, looks like someone has bent upwards the rear part of the long adjustable rear sight from the rear mounting screw.   I don't know whether it's spring steel or not, if it is, can I just heat to cherry red and slowly bend it back to where it belongs?  +- 3/8"
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Bent long sight
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2017, 01:21:15 AM »
Maybe it was bent on purpose so it will hit POA.
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Ray Pennington

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Re: Bent long sight
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2017, 01:35:53 AM »
I thought about that Mike.... this rifle was purchased from the Sherriffs department via an FFL dealer. (Confiscated) drug raid.  Pretty rough shape, I can see where the side of the sight was caught on something and pulled & twisted a little.
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Bent long sight
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2017, 01:49:47 AM »
I personally do not care for those long, springy sights.  I find they move laterally at the least provocation. 

Drift it out, and put a good fixed blade in the slot.  Yep, the sight radius will get shorter, but with aging eyes like mine it helps with seeing it. 

Best of luck with that. God Bless,   Marc
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Ray Pennington

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Re: Bent long sight
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2017, 02:05:45 AM »
Good deal Marc... thanks!!
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