Pedersoli Gibbs front globe sight help

Hi all, a newby question here.
I recently purchased a Pedersoli Gibbs rifle second hand. I'm not sure if these rifles ship with instructions from the factory but I didn't receive any. How does the front sight windage adjustment work? Both knurled knobs feel tight and I don't want to break it by forcing anything.
thanks!

I dont think I have ever seen front sight windage adjustment on a P Gibbs rifle. Can you post a picture?

My front sight windage rifle there is nothing that sets the front windage that I have to tighten or loosen. It just turns a little stiff.

Fleener

Don't know about the Gibbs but I have an original chunk gun by Geo. Grammar that has a vintage adjustable front sight. A screw on each side of the bas that locks down on each top flat of the barrel.

Hi all,
I attached a picture of what my front sight looks like. I'm not sure if it actually is a Pedersoli made sight. The previous owner may have changed it. I'm guessing I'm supposed to turn the 2 knobs to adjust the windage, but I wasn't sure if I had to loosen one before I turn the other.
thanks!

I'm not an expert on this but am pretty certain you will have to loosen on side to move the sight with the other and then tighten them both again to hold the new sight location.

I am not familiar with that front sight. I would only be guessing as well.

Fleener

Mark Herman said:

I'm not an expert on this but am pretty certain you will have to loosen on side to move the sight with the other and then tighten them both again to hold the new sight location.

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Correct.
One side (with thru hole, I believe) is just a locking nut.

I have the Pedersoli Gibbs and you have to loosen the one side and tighten the other as previously already suggested. Anyway, I have done it and that is the way mine works.

Right now, mine shoots 20” high at 100 yds when on the lowest rear setting. I sent for a front riser from Williams and need to remove the front sight in order to install it. Does anyone have anything to add to the procedure to do this that might be helpful?

Do you have a tang sight?

I have a real tall affair that looks like what's called a "soulle". It's down as low as it can go.

A vernier sight will sit lower then a soule allowing you to get your shots down at closer ranges. Also a taller front sight will bring your bullet down. I have had two custom front sights made that are taller then normal to help with this issue.

Most matches that you would shoot a rifle like this in starts at 300 yards and it is usually not a huge problem.

Fleener

fleener said:

A vernier sight will sit lower then a soule allowing you to get your shots down at closer ranges. Also a taller front sight will bring your bullet down. I have had two custom front sights made that are taller then normal to help with this issue.

Most matches that you would shoot a rifle like this in starts at 300 yards and it is usually not a huge problem.

Fleener

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Where did you get your sights made if I may ask?

Newtire said:

Where did you get your sights made if I may ask?

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Lee Shaver is one great source...

It may actually be set up by the previous owner for 1000m shooting and the sights "bottomed out " might be at 300m.

I also put a Lee Shaver sights. Highly recommended

My sights were made by a guy in WI that made them under the name of Distant Thunder. He retired and is not making them anymore. Shame as they are very good front sights.

Not sure if Lee is making his own front sights, at one time I know he was taking Lyman sights and cutting them for a level. Lee would be a good place to start.

Montana Vintage Arms might make a custom front sight for you as well.

Fleener

Thanks Fleener and Obi. I’ll look into that.

Obi2Winky said:

I recently purchased a Pedersoli Gibbs rifle second hand. I'm not sure if these rifles ship with instructions from the factory but I didn't receive any. .....

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As has already been commented - one of the screws locks the sight in place, and the other is for making adjustement. From you photo, loosen the screw on the right, adjust windage with the other then tighten locking screw back up.

I have the Instructions & Advice for Long Range Shooting for the Pedersoli Gibbs, written by Dick Trenk many years ago, on my web site.

David

Use tall post in globe for close range, use short front post for long range. My 36.25 inch barrel gibbs in 45 right on at 100yds. No problemo with tall front post. You'll never get it to hit with a short front post at 100yds