Macon conversion front sight screw

[Fauch125]

Looking for specifications for the front band screw (used in place of a bandspring) for a 30" Macon conversion. Finishing a project, thanks in advance for any information.
Jon 4th Va.I. 194-EN

[John Holland]

The original, as most often observed, is a round headed wood screw.

[Fauch125]

Steel, correct? Aside from being a roundheaded wood screw, any specs that would run afoul of the SAC for inspection?
Thanks John,
Jon

[John Bly]

I've used #6 x 1/2" steel round head wood screws. I found them at a local ACE hardware store. #8 would probably work well also. You will probably find plated ones. You can burn off the plating or polish it off whichever you prefer.

[Fauch125]

Thank you for the tips

[John Holland]

John Bly's advice is very good, no problems with Small Arms.

[Fauch125]

Just a note, for someone later building a Macon. The #6 wood screw was just a hair too big for the hole on my original front band. Did not want to enlarge the hole, but #5 wood screws not available locally. Found one online, ordered a box, so if anyone needs a #5 3/8 Roundhead slotted wood screw for a build, let me know. I'm going to do a comparison of acetic acid, muriatic acid, mechanical polishing to see what removes zinc best, then rinse, bake, and rust brown the screws to match.