Winchester sight removal

Tom B · March 3, 2000, 10:30 AM

How do you remove the original buckhorn sight from a Winchester 94 if you wish to install an aftermarket peep sight? Thanks.

cjb · March 3, 2000, 11:01 PM

I'm assuming you are talking about the rear ramp type sights. The cheapest way( without buying a sight pusher) is to pull out the elevating ramp. Then use a NYLON punch to "tap" the sight out of the dove tail. These punches are sold in a set for a few bucks from BROWNELLS. hold the punch at the base of the dove tail, and tap it to one side. If it dosen't move try the other way. They normaly come out easier the same way they went in.Be careful not to miss and WHACK the barrel!!! You may want to invest a few more bucks on a nylon hammer! All of these tools have many uses when it comes to firearms. Good luck!
(you may also want to order a dovetail blank, unless the peeps use the same dovetail)
CJB

skyolsen · March 4, 2000, 02:20 AM

I've always had best results clamping the barrel in a padded vise as close to the sight as possible. That will be right in front of the forearm. Then, using a brass punch drive out the sight from left to right as you stand to the rear of the gun.

pcxxxx42 · January 5, 2020, 07:44 PM

Yes, but is the direction IMPORTANT?

I've read that as you stand behind the weapon, drift it LEFT to RIGHT?

Comments?

I'm about to undertake this project mesef.

mac

Pahoo · January 5, 2020, 08:02 PM

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I've read that as you stand behind the weapon, drift it LEFT to RIGHT?

That is the common direction. However, If you don't know it's history then study the area and see it you can tell when direction was last used. I have seen some installed in the opposite direction. You can tell a lot by looking for signs that somebody left for you to read. A friend of mine once showed me his Grandfathers old SXS shotgun. I asked him is his Grandfather was let handed. His looked surprised how I knew. Pretty obvious. …..

Be Safe !!!

SGW Gunsmith · February 24, 2020, 12:08 PM

With most all barrel dovetails, yes, direction is important. Always using direction from the rear of the firearm, drift from left to right.
I no longer use brass drift punches as they leave behind a hard to remove yellow smear. Copper works much better and the smear can be removed with bore solvent.

**4V50 Gary** · February 25, 2020, 09:18 AM

Agree w/left to right as seen from the shooter's perspective.

mcb66 · February 25, 2020, 12:45 PM

Direction is important. As least it is on a gun that's never been monkeyed with.

gwpercle · February 26, 2020, 01:44 PM

My factory installed model 94 rear "buckhorn" sight came out when drifted from the left towards the right . I also installed a Receiver "Peep" sight ... A Williams 5D .
The factory sight was not difficult to drift out...several light , firm taps did the job .
I didn't have to get a big hammer and pound on it .
Gary

January 5, 2020, 07:44 PM	#4
pcxxxx42 Member Join Date: August 28, 2012 Location: In AZ, Where Free Men Live Posts: 51	Yes, but is the direction IMPORTANT? I've read that as you stand behind the weapon, drift it LEFT to RIGHT? Comments? I'm about to undertake this project mesef. mac __________________ NRA & CRPA Life Member for over 35 years

February 25, 2020, 09:18 AM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	Agree w/left to right as seen from the shooter's perspective. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

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March 3, 2000, 10:30 AM	#1
Tom B Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 1999 Location: GA Posts: 1,836	How do you remove the original buckhorn sight from a Winchester 94 if you wish to install an aftermarket peep sight? Thanks.

March 3, 2000, 11:01 PM	#2
cjb Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 265	I'm assuming you are talking about the rear ramp type sights. The cheapest way( without buying a sight pusher) is to pull out the elevating ramp. Then use a NYLON punch to "tap" the sight out of the dove tail. These punches are sold in a set for a few bucks from BROWNELLS. hold the punch at the base of the dove tail, and tap it to one side. If it dosen't move try the other way. They normaly come out easier the same way they went in.Be careful not to miss and WHACK the barrel!!! You may want to invest a few more bucks on a nylon hammer! All of these tools have many uses when it comes to firearms. Good luck! (you may also want to order a dovetail blank, unless the peeps use the same dovetail) CJB

March 4, 2000, 02:20 AM	#3
skyolsen Junior Member Join Date: February 17, 2000 Posts: 6	I've always had best results clamping the barrel in a padded vise as close to the sight as possible. That will be right in front of the forearm. Then, using a brass punch drive out the sight from left to right as you stand to the rear of the gun.

February 24, 2020, 12:08 PM	#6
SGW Gunsmith Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2014 Location: Northwest Wisconsin Posts: 285	With most all barrel dovetails, yes, direction is important. Always using direction from the rear of the firearm, drift from left to right. I no longer use brass drift punches as they leave behind a hard to remove yellow smear. Copper works much better and the smear can be removed with bore solvent.

February 25, 2020, 12:45 PM	#8
mcb66 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2013 Posts: 117	Direction is important. As least it is on a gun that's never been monkeyed with.

February 26, 2020, 01:44 PM	#9
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,748	My factory installed model 94 rear "buckhorn" sight came out when drifted from the left towards the right . I also installed a Receiver "Peep" sight ... A Williams 5D . The factory sight was not difficult to drift out...several light , firm taps did the job . I didn't have to get a big hammer and pound on it . Gary