"Figure eight" Navy Arms detachable M.1855 rifle front sight.
Originally Posted by
Dave Fox
Acquired an early M.1855 Harper's Ferry rifle. Patch box is inletted for the detachable foresight. Thus am looking for a Navy Arms replica of this "figure eight" sight. Would love an original, but have as much chance of that as a date with Cheryl Crow....
Dave, you might find that a repro doesn't quite fit. I bought one several years ago and the barrel loop is a tad too big and not exactly the correct overall fit to match mortise. On the other hand, I couldn't tell you who made the one I have. Good luck.
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