Sight hood on Marlin lever actions

[Flynt]

Does anybody know how to remove the sight hood from a Marlin lever action, such as an 1894 or 336? I can tell that it's some sort of spring steel that clamps on tightly, but I don't know how to pry it off without damaging the hood or the front sight. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ThomasT]

Just bump it foward off the end of the sight ramp.

 

[Asherdan]

Like the man said, bump it forward. the ramp sides are grooved and the hood rims that slide in there have a bulge to em that locks in the ramp groove on each side. A little outward pressure on the hood walls will help it pop free.