marlin model 60 front sight removal help

[butcherboy]

hi i just picked up a marlin model 60. i would like to remove the front sight. i have removed the screw and cant figure out how to remove the sight. it looks like it should drift out but im not sure. hope someone can help.

thanks butcherboy.

 

[Onmilo]

Mine came with a one piece front sight made out of some sort of nylon/plastic material.
The blade could not be drifted off the base.
I replaced it with a Willims front sight base & blade HTH

 

[butcherboy]

let me rephrase my question: im trying to remove the front sight base from the barrel. i already removed the screw. thanks. butcherboy

 

[WNTFW]

On my 60 there are 2 screws

 

[NifoOtiBoy]

it's just glued on, just whack it sideways with something like wood, no need to be gentle but make sure you don't scratch the barrel. Just a little sideways thump and problem solved.

 

[Onmilo]

Yep Marlin uses a type of Loc-Tite to secure the sight. A little thump will pop it right off once you remove that screw. HTh