1903 Front Band

[Dave 10]

Hi
In my quest to restore my sporterized Rem 1903. The front band was missing . Is removal of the front sight necessary? Seems it just dosen't slip over the blade .
Tnks

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[AGB-1]

Hi
In my quest to restore my sporterized Rem 1903. The front band was missing . Is removal of the front sight necessary? Seems it just dosen't slip over the blade .
Tnks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eolCv933YMA front sight has to be removed.

[John Beard]

The front sight movable stud has to be removed, but not the base (i.e., front sight collar).

Good Luck!

J.b.