change rear sight on pre 64 winchester 94

hounddogman · September 23, 2015, 05:57 PM

I need to change the rear sight it has a marbles buckhorn which I like but it is bent and I can't adjust it. Can I get it off using a brass punch and hammer and replace it the same, or do I need to take it to a smith. I was told a press is needed to remove and install. Thanks

Smoke & Recoil · September 23, 2015, 06:32 PM

Yup, a brass drift punch and a hammer will do it, but heavily tape the
surrounding area in case ya miss once. Once it's off, just straighten it. Also, the
sight will move one way easier than the other...study the direction it
was installed and go for it.

September 23, 2015, 05:57 PM	#1
hounddogman Member Join Date: September 17, 2014 Posts: 69	change rear sight on pre 64 winchester 94 I need to change the rear sight it has a marbles buckhorn which I like but it is bent and I can't adjust it. Can I get it off using a brass punch and hammer and replace it the same, or do I need to take it to a smith. I was told a press is needed to remove and install. Thanks

September 23, 2015, 06:32 PM	#2
Smoke & Recoil Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: East shore of Lake Michigan. Posts: 714	Yup, a brass drift punch and a hammer will do it, but heavily tape the surrounding area in case ya miss once. Once it's off, just straighten it. Also, the sight will move one way easier than the other...study the direction it was installed and go for it. __________________ Sent from my Tandy 1000