Model 70 Front Sight

**tschie** · 01-11-2015 09:01 AM

Sir: Could you please help me . I need to know an easy way to reinstall the front sight into the dovetailed sight on the front ramp.

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**tiriaq** · 01-13-2015 04:31 PM

Is the front sight brand new? If it is, it may need to be fitted. This might require careful file work.
Once the sight can be started into the dovetail, the easiest way is to use a tool like the Williams sight pusher. The sight can be pressed into place with little risk of harm.
Without such a specialized tool, a non-marring drift and hammer can be used. The barrel and front sight ramp MUST be supported in a vise. The sight is started into the dovetail, and then tapped into place. If the ramp is not supported, it is possible to knock the ramp off the barrel; it is only held in place by two 6-48 screws.

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