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Early model single six w/fixed rear sight
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:55 am
by Tigerbeetle
Is there really no way to convert the fixed rear site over to an adjustable sight?? It just seems like there should be one of the slide-in adjustables that would fit the slide slot. Would it cost an arm and a leg to see if a gunsmith would be able to do a modification?
TB
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:32 am
by Bullseye
Tigerbeetle,
I know of no replacement adjustable sights for the fixed model single six. You may be able to find a gunsmith who will machine in a Bowen sight to your frame. An Elliason or Accro rear sight may work too.
Here's a link -
http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/shop/de ... category=3
Hope this helps.
R,
Bullseye
Afraid of that, but...
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:17 am
by Tigerbeetle
Thanks for the reply, Bullseye. I will see if I can locate a smith or two here in the Atlanta area and give them a call. It almost looks like it might be possible. There is what appears to be a false tap mark on the left side of the frame just in front of the hammer where the adjustable rear site would have been positioned. I'll let you know if I find any thing on the positive side.
TigerBeetle
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:49 am
by Bullseye
Tigerbeetle,
I just saw this on RFC today. Looks like the poster had his fixed sight Bearcat modified with a S&W sight like I suggested earlier. Take a look at it as I think this is what you had in mind.
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/sh ... p?t=232672
He also needed a taller front sight as would you. Looks like they milled off the original and drilled and tapped the barrel for the aftermarket one.
Hope this helps.
R,
Bullseye