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Thread: Tap size for rear sight?

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    Tap size for rear sight?

    Can someone tell me what the tap size is for a M1855 long range rear sight?

    Thanks!
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    Re: Tap size for rear sight?

    Assuming it uses the same spanner screw as the mod 55/61 leaf type sights, it's 8x32.

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    Re: Tap size for rear sight?

    Thanks,

    I was hoping that was the size.
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