Remington Nylon 66 "doohickie"

Big Caliber · February 13, 2007, 02:21 AM

When I was a boy my dad gave me a Remington Nylon 66 for X-mas. It's still in good working order but the rear sight on the receiver cover is missing the "doohickie" that the elevation screw fits into. The screw goes through the rear sight's slot, but has nothing to grab onto. I tried Gun Parts Corp., but they are currently sold out of the receiver cover. Yeah, I could mount a scope , but I donwanna. Does anyone on the Firing Line have any suggestions? Thanks in advance, BC.

steve1589 · February 13, 2007, 09:33 AM

I would try Pennsylvania Gun Parts [724]547-3257. I think his hours are 4pm to 8pm eastern time. Don't leave a message.

williamd · March 28, 2007, 04:27 PM

www.remington.com and go to parts. I have a Nylon 66 1959 vintage that my F-in-Law ordered in when he saw early ads in mags. It has grooves and I have used a scope but like the open sights on the 66. Many folks think it is a light weight toy but it is a good shooter. I do hate that I have to count and guess to fill the butt magazine!

rem33 · March 28, 2007, 06:41 PM

try here

http://www.gun-parts.com/sights/

Also watch ebay.

I have a Colt Colteer single shot. Colteers were only made about 9 years in the 60-70's era. I watched ebay for months and would you believe some one put a Colteer sight up for auction. I was the only bidder but now the gun is original for 10 bucks. Good luck

February 13, 2007, 02:21 AM	#1
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	Remington Nylon 66 "doohickie" When I was a boy my dad gave me a Remington Nylon 66 for X-mas. It's still in good working order but the rear sight on the receiver cover is missing the "doohickie" that the elevation screw fits into. The screw goes through the rear sight's slot, but has nothing to grab onto. I tried Gun Parts Corp., but they are currently sold out of the receiver cover. Yeah, I could mount a scope , but I donwanna. Does anyone on the Firing Line have any suggestions? Thanks in advance, BC.

February 13, 2007, 09:33 AM	#2
steve1589 Member Join Date: December 12, 2005 Posts: 55	I would try Pennsylvania Gun Parts [724]547-3257. I think his hours are 4pm to 8pm eastern time. Don't leave a message.

March 28, 2007, 04:27 PM	#3
williamd Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 801	www.remington.com and go to parts. I have a Nylon 66 1959 vintage that my F-in-Law ordered in when he saw early ads in mags. It has grooves and I have used a scope but like the open sights on the 66. Many folks think it is a light weight toy but it is a good shooter. I do hate that I have to count and guess to fill the butt magazine!

March 28, 2007, 06:41 PM	#4
rem33 Junior member Join Date: March 31, 2006 Posts: 1,528	try here http://www.gun-parts.com/sights/ Also watch ebay. I have a Colt Colteer single shot. Colteers were only made about 9 years in the 60-70's era. I watched ebay for months and would you believe some one put a Colteer sight up for auction. I was the only bidder but now the gun is original for 10 bucks. Good luck