Front sight sizing
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Many/most front sights on those old guns were nominally 3/8" wide dovetails. They are not exactly 3/8" as you can see from your sight's dimensions. Was the existing sight tall enough? If not, how much too short? What brand/model is the gun? Have you checked Numrich (aka www.gunpartscorp.com) for parts for your gun? Have you checked Brownell's or Midway?
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Most of what I've found is 10/22 and looks like it should work with a little fitting.
The problem is that it's been snapped off at the top of the sight and I have no idea how much is missing.
It goes on a Mossberg 340 kb. I got it for cheap and it has a few issues but nothing major, honestly this and another magazine are about all I need to do to it. I'm half tempted to get a scope for it but want to make sure that it has iron sights first.
Edit to add. The magazine with it works fine I just want a spare, and I'll probably order an inexpensive 3/8 front post and hopefully file to fit.
The problem is that it's been snapped off at the top of the sight and I have no idea how much is missing.
It goes on a Mossberg 340 kb. I got it for cheap and it has a few issues but nothing major, honestly this and another magazine are about all I need to do to it. I'm half tempted to get a scope for it but want to make sure that it has iron sights first.
Edit to add. The magazine with it works fine I just want a spare, and I'll probably order an inexpensive 3/8 front post and hopefully file to fit.
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LoneGoose
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I had a similar problem. I called Skinner Sights and he asked the right questions and sent me a perfect replacement. Give them a call.
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Numrich lists a new factory front sight for $5.00 -
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Front Sight, New Factory Original
Manufacturer: MOSSBERG
Model: 340KA, 340KB
Product #: 42520Y
We only ship to U.S.A., U.S. Protectorates, and Canada.
$5.00
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Front Sight, New Factory Original
Manufacturer: MOSSBERG
Model: 340KA, 340KB
Product #: 42520Y
We only ship to U.S.A., U.S. Protectorates, and Canada.
$5.00
Qty:
Add to cart
skeeterfogger
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You can pretty much get which ever style you want. Main thing is the dovetail width be on or more then fit. Some wider seems best to me so a bit of narrowing can be done to make it easier to start then trim it to fit barrel width after sight in. The height typically a tad taller then the rear sight at lowest setting.
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Get a tall one and file it to match your load.
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Hey thanks, I looked but couldn't figure out how to get something specific every search I tried ended up with like the whole stock of every sight they had from machine guns to high standards.
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Just search by manufacturer name, then the model number under the manufacturer. A list of parts for the specific gun will show up when you click on the model number/name.
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