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Does it really make a difference aside from aesthetics? I kind of like looking through the cup..I just gently tapped the sight in with a with a piece of wood.No stake. Only later did I read about breaking the dovetail..always been a leap before looking kind of guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by frankderrico
reb, it's your carbine and you're the one looking through the site. You can do do what you want with it. It is a very nice carbine, enjoy it. (when I said to do what you like I certainly did't mean to butcher it up) Like Tired Retired would say "thats against the rules").....Frank
FrankQuote:
Originally Posted by frankderrico
I read all your posts to me, you never said "do what you like" at least I haven't found it. The tone of your reply suggests I may have offended you in some way, if so then I apologize. You've been very helpful. I was merely saying that I assumed that the cup was supposed to be on the inside, the sight picture seems fine, so I was just wondering if it was worth fixing considering I don't have the proper tools.
So I guess the obvious question would be, what's the cup for? why not just have both sides flat?
Thanks again, you've been very helpful
The cup reduces the thickness of the metal around the aperture. If a uniform hole was drilled through the entire thickness, perspective would have you see the insides of the hole, and the exit end would be fuzzy. It really doesn't matter which way it is, as the thickness is the same. Supposedly it gives a better sight picture the correct way. If it works for you, then keep it that way.
thanks for the explanation, it does make sense. I just looked at my M1 Garand which is flat on both sides so I figured the cup went inside. I noticed that the site is held in by a pin. Can this pin be removed so I can correct the sight without messing with the base?Quote:
Originally Posted by imarangemaster
If your flip sight is marked S on the base. That means the side with the S is tapered and should be installed from right to left.......with the muzzle pointing away from you.
A piece of hardwood dowel has always worked for me....so far.
I can't tell from your pics which side the S is on.
We've seen 'ORIGINAL' issued carbines with the rear flip sight installed backward.
If it went on gently, I'd say go for it and turn it around.
But thats me.
I've been told I need my fingers cut off by a few here.
Very nice..
I love that stock.
Charlie-painter777
That sight pin is staked. I wouldn't remove it.
Charlie is right about the way that sight goes in and Reb, that is why it went in so hard. If you choose to turn it around your won't hurt anything using the method Charlie mentioned. Have fun, that is a very nice looking carbine.
I tapped it in from right to left and it didn't go in easy..I looked for the S prior to installation, where is it? I couldn't find any markings.The sides have been damaged, I'm assuming it was from metal punches being used over the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by painter777
Thanks for the compliment on her. If you've gone over the markings, how many of the parts listed are correct for the carbine. From what I found from researching most of the major parts are correct so it may not have been modified much over the years. The person I bought it from also has access to a never fired gold ( color at least) M1 presentaion carbine. I was thinking of buying it but decided I'd rather have one to shoot.
reb, I'm sorry if you think my tone in some way made you think I was offended. I can assure you I'm not. I only ment if you like the sight like it is, and want to leave it that way, it is your carbine and you are the shooter, do what you want or like. I have a carbine that came from CMP with the front sight on backwards and I'm leaveing that way. Like Bill and Charlie said it can be turned around if you desire. It is a nice carbine that anybody would like to have. Also welcome to the forum.....Frank