Mississippi Type F Rear Sight?

**Capnball** · 06-12-2021

Where can I get the correct M-1858 rear sight? I was looking at the Rich Cross sights that Lodgewood carries, and the only one that matches the "no ears" description of the SAC sheet is the one for the 1861-63 Springfield. Is that it? Forgive my ignorance, but I am worried it won't have the dovetail to fit the original slot on the barrel. https://www.lodgewood.com/Springfiel...nal_p_106.html

**Carolina Reb** · 06-13-2021

Check with John Holland, but I think this is the sight you need. https://www.ssfirearms.com/proddetail.asp?prod=58S220A

This is the three leaf M-1858, which was used with minor modifications through early 1861, and on Richmonds. The sight you show is the later type with wings to protect the 100 yard leaf.

**Capnball** · 06-13-2021

Ah, now I get it. I got confused and I thought the "no ears" was referring to the difference in the shape of the 100yd leaf- now I see the difference is in the outer "ears" of the base. So this is the proper Rich Cross sight from lodgewood then? https://www.lodgewood.com/M1855-Rifl...al_p_1369.html

**williamslaybaugh** · 06-14-2021

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Here?s a side by side comparison of the three leaf sights. From left to right
1. 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle with R
2. Fayetteville, 1841 type F
3. 1855/58 type 2, Richmond, early 1861 musket, H&P and 1841 Drake Alteration
4. 1861-63 musket with ears

**Capnball** · 06-14-2021

Originally Posted by williamslaybaugh

Here?s a side by side comparison of the three leaf sights. From left to right
1. 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle with R
2. Fayetteville, 1841 type F
3. 1855/58 type 2, Richmond, early 1861 musket, H&P and 1841 Drake Alteration
4. 1861-63 musket with ears

Thank you! So, is the only difference between the first two sights the "R" marking? And where might I get a reproduction of the second?