How to remove rear sight ladder from M48A ?

Zak Smith · March 22, 2001, 12:33 AM

I bought a scout-type scope mount for my M48A - it bolts onto the rear sight fixture, which normally holds the rear sight "ladder". The ladder is held in place by spring force pushing up, and a pin which goes through the two holes in the base.

My problem is that I cannot remove the cross-pin. Is there a trick, or do I just need a stronger punch and bigger hammer?

-z

ps- I should add that this is one of the unissued Yugo M48A's.

George Stringer · March 22, 2001, 08:03 AM

Smithz, the pin should come out. There's no trick to it just keep trying. George

March 22, 2001, 12:33 AM	#1
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,682	I bought a scout-type scope mount for my M48A - it bolts onto the rear sight fixture, which normally holds the rear sight "ladder". The ladder is held in place by spring force pushing up, and a pin which goes through the two holes in the base. My problem is that I cannot remove the cross-pin. Is there a trick, or do I just need a stronger punch and bigger hammer? -z ps- I should add that this is one of the unissued Yugo M48A's.

March 22, 2001, 08:03 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Smithz, the pin should come out. There's no trick to it just keep trying. George