Springfield 1903 upper band

[Rick the Librarian]

I agree - if a M1903 barrel (with the correct front sight) the front sight moveable base can be removed by taking out the small screw in front and then tapping off the moveable base; if a M1903A3 barrel, the whole front sight needs to be removed, as was stated earlier.

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[tomwatts]

I don't agree on M1903A3 barrels, I always just remove the blade!

Some M1903A3 front sights are a real bitch to remove and put back right!

And I have done this dozens of times, the trick is to have a firm but gentle vise hold that does not let the barrel turn and use a small enough punch, when I am out of the right punch, I make one from the right size drill bit!


Works every time, just be methodical and careful or you will scratch your sight!

Cheers Tom