Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Where can I order a front sight for my 1894 Marlin? It is one of the newer model gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,345 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Brownells OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 8 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Brownells OLG I looked but did see them in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,345 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Call'em OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,630 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) Does your Marlin have a round barrel with a sight that has a ramp base? Or is it a Cowboy model with an octagon barrel that has a tall sight dovetailed into the barrel? May try eBay. Edited January 17 by Warden Callaway 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Joker 244 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 If Brownell doesn't have it i look at numrich and track of the wolf. They have hooded marlin sight assemblies But then my most modern gun was used in ww2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 424 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Try Williams Sight Co. web site. Search their on line catalog and give them a call. I have solved a problem or so with them. They do sell direct. Blackfoot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 8 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Does your Marlin have a round barrel with a sight that has a ramp base? Or is it a Cowboy model with an octagon barrel that has a tall sight dovetailed into the barrel? May try eBay. Yes sir it does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,630 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, Texas ShaDi said: Yes sir it does. Does what? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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John Boy 879 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 https://www.ebay.com/p/1085738175?iid=124484112171 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,630 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 It will be a standard 3/8" dovetail so there are many available. Probably want one .340 wide that's made to fit in a base. They come in assorted heights. Here is an example. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1828432350 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Boy 879 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Warden’s post is the best source. eBay was definitely over priced 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Wheeler 1,526 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Texas ShaDi said: Yes sir it does. I believe that was an either or question... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,345 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, Texas ShaDi said: How did that happen? OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinola Kid 45 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 If you don’t find what you need pm me. I think I have a marbles bead sight that would work for you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 4 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: How did that happen? OLG Not really sure what happened. I went out of town for a shooting school and when I got there and took it out of the soft case it was broken. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 8 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: It will be a standard 3/8" dovetail so there are many available. Probably want one .340 wide that's made to fit in a base. They come in assorted heights. Here is an example. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1828432350 I was told these newer Marlins made by Remington use a different sight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Here is a picture of the sight after gluing it back on. I think it it taller than most of the sights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,345 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 23 minutes ago, Texas ShaDi said: Not really sure what happened. I went out of town for a shooting school and when I got there and took it out of the soft case it was broken. Why I like Pelican hard cases. Be careful removing the sight so you don't tear the ramp off the bbl. There's another screw under the sight. OLG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 2,824 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Sure looks like a MIM (sintered metal) base AND sight insert. I'd replace at least that broken insert with something more solid, like a short dovetailed bar stock sight from Marbles that should last (until the base breaks). Dovetail sights are "sized" by the length of the base flat of the dovetail, and the total height from the flat of the dovetail up to top of sight. So, if you can pull a pair of calipers or a micrometer out, and find those two dimensions, you can look for just the sight insert and replace it for maybe $15 or so. Brownells or Midway would be where I'd look once you have made the measurements. Probably broke because it was in a soft case, and got a good hit during your trip. A sturdy plastic or aluminum case with good foam will prevent a lot of damage during road trips. Good luck, GJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 20 minutes ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: Sure looks like a MIM (sintered metal) base AND sight insert. I'd replace at least that broken insert with something more solid, like a short dovetailed bar stock sight from Marbles that should last (until the base breaks). Dovetail sights are "sized" by the length of the base flat of the dovetail, and the total height from the flat of the dovetail up to top of sight. So, if you can pull a pair of calipers or a micrometer out, and find those two dimensions, you can look for just the sight insert and replace it for maybe $15 or so. Brownells or Midway would be where I'd look once you have made the measurements. Probably broke because it was in a soft case, and got a good hit during your trip. A sturdy plastic or aluminum case with good foam will prevent a lot of damage during road trips. Good luck, GJ Thank you, I will look into a hard case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeaconKC 1,786 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 16 minutes ago, Texas ShaDi said: Thank you, I will look into a hard case. If you have a Tractor Supply near you, mine had Plano hard gun cases on clearance a few days ago. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,345 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 9 hours ago, Texas ShaDi said: Here is a picture of the sight after gluing it back on. I think it it taller than most of the sights. Remove the sight. Take your calipers and measure from top of sight to the bottom of the dovetail. That's the height needed. Looks like that sight is all brass from your other pictures. OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas ShaDi 11 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 12 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Remove the sight. Take your calipers and measure from top of sight to the bottom of the dovetail. That's the height needed. Looks like that sight is all brass from your other pictures. OLG Not sure what it's made of but not brass and is very brittle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 2,824 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 If magnet sticks to the sight, it's steel. Sure looks like MIM (sintered) steel, and not completely sintered by the factory. good luck, GJ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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