Need help with my sight.

Mac1 · March 1, 2011, 12:25 AM

Kinda ironic that I just went into glasses 3 weeks ago, but that ain't my issue. But I do have a Colt Signature series 1861 Army that I inherited from my Dad. It has never been shot. It also does not have a front sight. Never did. I called Colt to try and remedy this, but was told Colt did not make the signature series (bummer), that Black Powder Arms made them to Colt Specs. They were subsequently bought out by Henry repeating arms. A call to them resulted in leaving a message that I have not had a response to. Any suggestion? Thanks in advance, Mac.

Doc Hoy · March 1, 2011, 06:38 AM

Go to Dixie Gun Works website. You may find that they have a sight that is close enough to fit.

You might also try Numrich Arms. Actually might try Numrich first. I have never done business with them, but they are big.

madcratebuilder · March 1, 2011, 09:10 AM

Your Sig series should use a blade style front sight. Any good gunsmith should be able to fabricate one in short order from some brass stock.

I fabricated this sight, it's taller than the original to zero the gun at 25 yds. You want the blade to be a light press fit in the slot cut in the barrel. I use a product called Rocksett to secure it.

gearhounds · March 1, 2011, 09:14 AM

Get one fabbed by a good smith, preferably one that caters to accurate period details.

Noz · March 1, 2011, 09:51 AM

The "good old boys" used to use pieces cut from pesos for front sight replacement.

sewerman · March 1, 2011, 10:05 AM

an ole brass key works good too.

s.m.

Doc Hoy · March 1, 2011, 11:21 AM

They are out of stock.

The DGW EP1800 is in stock for 3.50 and I know it works in an ASM. You will need to buy something else from them at the same time because their shipping on a 3.50 sight is about seven bucks.

Making your own begins to make a lot of sense.

Noz · March 1, 2011, 12:34 PM

I've seen an 1860 with the milled edge of the peso facing the shooter. Gives the glare free effect of the modern sights.

arcticap · March 1, 2011, 02:39 PM

This outfit may be out of the sight blade for the Army, but they list many other Colt percussion parts:

http://www.coltparts.com/parts1.html

Mac1 · March 1, 2011, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the input and replies. I will get up with DGW. I dealt with them years ago and kinda got out of the cap 'n ball shooting. I'm getting back in to them this year. (I still have a 1976 catalog, it was my Christmas wish catalog back then). Don't know if I'll shoot the sig or not, but I want it complete. I have 7 others to shoot. Thanks again, Mac.

March 1, 2011, 12:25 AM	#1
Mac1 Member Join Date: April 10, 2010 Location: Western NC Posts: 75	Need help with my sight. Kinda ironic that I just went into glasses 3 weeks ago, but that ain't my issue. But I do have a Colt Signature series 1861 Army that I inherited from my Dad. It has never been shot. It also does not have a front sight. Never did. I called Colt to try and remedy this, but was told Colt did not make the signature series (bummer), that Black Powder Arms made them to Colt Specs. They were subsequently bought out by Henry repeating arms. A call to them resulted in leaving a message that I have not had a response to. Any suggestion? Thanks in advance, Mac. __________________ When there's no time for 911, I'll use 1911.

March 1, 2011, 06:38 AM	#2
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Mac Go to Dixie Gun Works website. You may find that they have a sight that is close enough to fit. You might also try Numrich Arms. Actually might try Numrich first. I have never done business with them, but they are big. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath. Last edited by Doc Hoy; March 1, 2011 at 08:15 AM.

March 1, 2011, 10:05 AM	#6
sewerman Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2005 Location: hurricane alley, florida Posts: 304	an ole brass key works good too. s.m. __________________ "When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny!" Thomas Jefferson "They that can give up an essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety!" Benjamin franklin The Armed Citizen PREVENTS tyranny!

March 1, 2011, 11:21 AM	#7
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Just checked Numrich They are out of stock. The DGW EP1800 is in stock for 3.50 and I know it works in an ASM. You will need to buy something else from them at the same time because their shipping on a 3.50 sight is about seven bucks. Making your own begins to make a lot of sense. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

March 1, 2011, 11:25 PM	#10
Mac1 Member Join Date: April 10, 2010 Location: Western NC Posts: 75	Thanks for the input and replies. I will get up with DGW. I dealt with them years ago and kinda got out of the cap 'n ball shooting. I'm getting back in to them this year. (I still have a 1976 catalog, it was my Christmas wish catalog back then). Don't know if I'll shoot the sig or not, but I want it complete. I have 7 others to shoot. Thanks again, Mac. __________________ When there's no time for 911, I'll use 1911.

March 1, 2011, 09:10 AM	#3
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Your Sig series should use a blade style front sight. Any good gunsmith should be able to fabricate one in short order from some brass stock. I fabricated this sight, it's taller than the original to zero the gun at 25 yds. You want the blade to be a light press fit in the slot cut in the barrel. I use a product called Rocksett to secure it.

March 1, 2011, 09:14 AM	#4
gearhounds Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2011 Location: M'burg WV Posts: 332	Get one fabbed by a good smith, preferably one that caters to accurate period details.

March 1, 2011, 09:51 AM	#5
Noz Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Posts: 643	The "good old boys" used to use pieces cut from pesos for front sight replacement.

March 1, 2011, 12:34 PM	#8
Noz Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Posts: 643	I've seen an 1860 with the milled edge of the peso facing the shooter. Gives the glare free effect of the modern sights.

March 1, 2011, 02:39 PM	#9
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	This outfit may be out of the sight blade for the Army, but they list many other Colt percussion parts: http://www.coltparts.com/parts1.html

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