Beech Front Sight Repair

[stevenjay1]

I have two beech front sights that are in need of repair. Does anyone know of someone who provides this service? Thanks, Steve

[parkergunz]

Who is the manufacturer ?

[Ray Newman]

Steve: my SWAG (Scientific Wild Arsed Guess) is might be difficult to find someone who can repair those old sights. I found it easier just to purchase a new replacement for my M1885 Winder Musket.

Still, I would try:

--Montana Vintage Arms now lists a Beech combination sight in their on-line catalogue:
https://montanavintagearms.com/product/ ... ont-sight/
Give MVA a call -- (406) 388-4027.

--Buffalo Arms also shows Beech sights made by Red River. I think Red River sights are made in the Ukraine and Buffalo Arms is the importer.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/target-iron ... ver-sights

--Lee Shaver Gunsmith as he lists front sights, but no Beech sights.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/target-iron ... ver-sights

[stevenjay1]

Both are Lyman, Ray, thanks for the leads, I'll call them in the morning. BTW, check your email...I couldn't help myself!

[Mbartles]

What kind of repair do they need?
I happen to have a vintage Lyman No 5 folding sight sitting on my desk that I dug out of a box of parts as I type

[stevenjay1]

I stand corrected, One is a Stevens #205 and it needs the center post in the globe part. The second is a Lyman #5 and its very loose, needs to be tighten to hold its up or down position. Mbartles, not sure what parts I would need. I may just need to drill out the holes that hold the spring wire.
Steve

[Mbartles]

The Lyman should have screws on both ends. Hopefully to not sound like to much of a smart aleck - you sure you don't have a screw loose?
Make sure they are both there and that they are tight...

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[stevenjay1]

took a closer look at the sight and it looks like it had been "MICKEY MOUSED" in the past. Thanks, Steve