1873 Saddle Ring Carbine Rear Sight Question

Started by alabamagunlover, June 08, 2018, 01:41:56 AM

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alabamagunlover

Hello,
I am new to the forum. I just picked up an 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44/40 caliber. It is missing a couple of parts from the rear sight. I've attached a photo of what is missing from the sight. I've been looking for the sight parts online and haven't been able to find anything. Just wondering if anyone knows of a good place to get these sight parts?
Thank you!  :)

Blair

Is this an original or a reproduction '73?
The parts you need will most likely not interchange from one to the other.
My best,
Blair
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alabamagunlover

Hello,
It is an original 1873 Winchester made in 1898.
Thanks

Blair

Check with Dixie Gun Works. Be sure to tell them it is an original.
Other folks here may have better suggestions on places to check.
My best,
Blair
A Time for Prayer.
"In times of war and not before,
God and the soldier we adore.
But in times of peace and all things right,
God is forgotten and the soldier slighted"
by Rudyard Kipling.
Blair Taylor
Life-C 21

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alabamagunlover

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know the specific name of the part I'm missing on the sight? Just so I can find it a little easier. Thanks

Coffinmaker



Coffinmaker

If all else fails, you may find it easier to acquire a complete sight.  I might also suggest a New Smith Enterprise Rear Ladder Sight (Brownells)

ndnchf

If it is any help, here is my original carbine sight.

"We're all travelers in this world.  From the sweet grass to the packing house, birth till death, we travel between the eternities"  Prentiss Ritter, Broken Trail

Coffinmaker


It's not my rifle .... but .... I do find it somewhat annoying some knuckle dragger took out the screw and pulled the slide off.  Probably for no really apparent reason.

alabamagunlover

Quote from: Coffinmaker on June 10, 2018, 11:02:52 AM
It's not my rifle .... but .... I do find it somewhat annoying some knuckle dragger took out the screw and pulled the slide off.  Probably for no really apparent reason.

It does make you wonder, why would someone take those parts off?  But after 35 years of collecting guns, I've seen people do some really strange things to their guns.

greyhawk

Quote from: Coffinmaker on June 08, 2018, 05:21:08 PM
REAR SIGHT SLIDE

and the retaining screw from up top of the ladder (which is likely why the slide is missing) 

greyhawk

Quote from: ndnchf on June 09, 2018, 07:09:02 PM
If it is any help, here is my original carbine sight.



I reckon I would make that slide part - a good dose of patience and a couple hours with a good little flat file - nd has posted a good picture to work off - you'll spend longer at the keyboard trying to find one.
However - I like makin stuff ...........some others dont ..........thats ok ..........if yre a collector I guess makin a replacement is not allowed ?

alabamagunlover

Thanks to everyone for your responses and suggestions! My rear sight good to go now! :)

Abilene


alabamagunlover

Hello,
I found the missing stop screw on Gunbroker and for the ladder slide, I tried the Uberti 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine replacement part. It fit and worked perfectly.  Sight looks good now.

Abilene


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Coffinmaker


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