NRA Sporter Front Sight Question
What kind of front sight/front sight blade did the Springfield Armory install on their DCM/NRA sporter rifles? Here is the photo of the one on mine. As I've mentioned earlier, I know next to nothing about these rifles. Is that front sight blade an aftermarket replacement, a military blade modified to accept the brass bead insert, or what the Armory used on their sporters? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you!
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NRA Sporter front sight blade
There is no reason to change the front sight blade, but it originally came with the military front sight blade. Read any of the standard references such as Brophy to confirm.
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Lyman and Marble front sight
Both Lyman and Marble (could be others) made the gold or ivory bead front sight that would dovetail into the 1903 front sight base. Attachment 91324Attachment 91325
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Original Model 1903 front sight
An original 1903 front sight as in installedAttachment 91338 will have a line through it and the base as shown in my photo