Win. 68 & 69 Front sight removal ---

Prince55 · March 24, 2011, 03:50 PM

I have a Winchester model 68 and also a Win. 69 with the same type
front sight on a ramp. They have a small thin metal clip that looks like
it slides in around the sight bead.
How do you remove that clip without damaging it to remove the sight
and ramp ? Do I need a special tool to take it off to re blue the barrel ?

Thanks

Scorch · March 25, 2011, 11:53 AM

Those front sight hoods just press off towards the front. They are retained on the sight by a notch in the slot in the front sight base and a small raised nub on the inside edge of the sight hood that fits into the notch. They can be stubborn to remove, so use a hardwood pusher and a soft mallet, and be careful.

Reinstallation after refinishing is where most of them get damaged. Just press it on gradually, don't use a hammer.

Prince55 · March 28, 2011, 03:04 AM

Thanks for the information.
I managed to get a very small tipped screwdriver that is
about .075 wide and .015 thick down in front of the sight bead and
gave it a slight twist and the clip slid forward---like it was greased.

Thanks again

March 24, 2011, 03:50 PM	#1
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	Win. 68 & 69 Front sight removal --- I have a Winchester model 68 and also a Win. 69 with the same type front sight on a ramp. They have a small thin metal clip that looks like it slides in around the sight bead. How do you remove that clip without damaging it to remove the sight and ramp ? Do I need a special tool to take it off to re blue the barrel ? Thanks

March 25, 2011, 11:53 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Those front sight hoods just press off towards the front. They are retained on the sight by a notch in the slot in the front sight base and a small raised nub on the inside edge of the sight hood that fits into the notch. They can be stubborn to remove, so use a hardwood pusher and a soft mallet, and be careful. Reinstallation after refinishing is where most of them get damaged. Just press it on gradually, don't use a hammer. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 28, 2011, 03:04 AM	#3
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	Winchester 68 front sight--- Thanks for the information. I managed to get a very small tipped screwdriver that is about .075 wide and .015 thick down in front of the sight bead and gave it a slight twist and the clip slid forward---like it was greased. Thanks again