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hodaka · March 1, 2013, 04:43 PM

My M1 Carbine rear sight has become very loose. I took it off and see that it was originally staked to the receiver. What tool do you use and how does one go about re-staking the sight? I don't want to screw it up yet I don't want to take it to anyone.

Thanks.

March 1, 2013, 04:43 PM	#1
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	How do you stake a rear sight? My M1 Carbine rear sight has become very loose. I took it off and see that it was originally staked to the receiver. What tool do you use and how does one go about re-staking the sight? I don't want to screw it up yet I don't want to take it to anyone. Thanks. Last edited by hodaka; March 1, 2013 at 05:55 PM.