Non-Dovetailed Rear Sight?

[jlutz]

I am in need of a rear sight to replace one that is missing from a Tingle rifle. It has two holes for mounting, approx. 0.73” apart and no dovetail. I’m thinking if I could find a sight like the one pictured but not pre-drilled, that would be the way to go, but the spacing is not correct on that one and the only other rear sights I’m finding are dovetailed. If anyone has other suggestions, I’d appreciate it!

 

[martin9]

I'd just weld the holes up on that sight and drill my own. Or if you don't have access to a welding machine use one of the existing holes and drill the other one where it needs to be

 

[JamesA]

The rear sight on my Hawken is drilled and tapped. Maybe you can get a reputable gunsmith to cut a dovetail so you can put the rear sight you want or maybe you can find a rear sight you can drill to the appropriate spacing. I'm sure some of the more experienced people here can help you more.

 

[jlutz]

I'd just weld the holes up on that sight and drill my own. Or if you don't have access to a welding machine use one of the existing holes and drill the other one where it needs to be

I may do just that, but part of me hates to spend $30 on a rear sight that requires that much work, so I thought I’d see if I turned up any other options first.

 

[Brokennock]

I am in need of a rear sight to replace one that is missing from a Tingle rifle. It has two holes for mounting, approx. 0.73” apart and no dovetail. I’m thinking if I could find a sight like the one pictured but not pre-drilled, that would be the way to go, but the spacing is not correct on that one and the only other rear sights I’m finding are dovetailed. If anyone has other suggestions, I’d appreciate it!

I have a similar rear sight hanging around in my stuff on the workbench. I'll take a pic tomorrow. It is made for a dovetail but, in my head, I can't see a reason why the dovetail piece can't be ground off and holes drilled where needed.

 

[jlutz]

I have a similar rear sight hanging around in my stuff on the workbench. I'll take a pic tomorrow. It is made for a dovetail but, in my head, I can't see a reason why the dovetail piece can't be ground off and holes drilled where needed.

Thank you, a photo would be appreciated!

 

[Brokennock]

Thank you, a photo would be appreciated!

I'll take a picture in the morning. It is not something I'll ever use so if it will work for you we can make some sort of arrangement.

 

[SDSmlf]

I am in need of a rear sight to replace one that is missing from a Tingle rifle. It has two holes for mounting, approx. 0.73” apart and no dovetail. I’m thinking if I could find a sight like the one pictured but not pre-drilled, that would be the way to go, but the spacing is not correct on that one and the only other rear sights I’m finding are dovetailed. If anyone has other suggestions, I’d appreciate it!

I bought a half dozen of these a while back that did NOT have the holes predrilled. The holes were an extra charge (maybe $10 or $15 extra - forget exact number), but I can’t recall the vendor at the moment. You may want to do some searching, you could get lucky.

 

[jlutz]

I'll take a picture in the morning. It is not something I'll ever use so if it will work for you we can make some sort of arrangement.

Sounds good, I’ll check back tomorrow!

 

[jlutz]

I bought a half dozen of these a while back that did NOT have the holes predrilled. The holes were an extra charge (maybe $10 or $15 extra - forget exact number), but I can’t recall the vendor at the moment. You may want to do some searching, you could get lucky.

I have been searching, without success so far, but I’m glad to know they do exist!

 

[necchi]

Uhm,(?) The dovetail base is just extra metal left for the dovetail.
If it's not needed, it can be removed with a grinder.
Drill holes 0.73 apart and it's magic,, it'll fit!

 

[Brokennock]

Sounds good, I’ll check back tomorrow!

Here are some pics. I try to give an idea of size but can take better measurements if need be.

I forgot about the slot for the elevation adjustment ramp when I was picturing it in my head.

 

[Scota@4570]

I safer option for filling screw holes is to make a screw out of mild steel that is partially threaded. Run it in the hole and let it bind up on the part where the threads taper away. Cut it off above flush. Peen it to swage out fully into the threads. File it off flush. The hole will completely disappear.

IF a guy is expert with a tig welder that is OK too. I would partly fill the hole with cylinder of metal , you don't want to mess up the bore. I would not gas or stick weld screw holes. Any welding can go very wrong very quickly.

 

[jlutz]

Here are some pics. I try to give an idea of size but can take better measurements if need be.
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I forgot about the slot for the elevation adjustment ramp when I was picturing it in my head.

Thanks! It looks like I ought to be able to work something out, or at least screw it up trying. I’ll send you a PM.

 

[jlutz]

Any welding can go very wrong very quickly.

Thanks for the suggestion, pretty much all my welding goes very wrong! I wouldn’t weld the barrel, but even so I’d probably burn through that little sight like it was nobody’s business. I think removing stock is going to be a safer bet for me.

 

[PathfinderNC]

How can you adjust that sight left to right when it’s on and your sighting it in?

 

[roundballman]

I made one for a T/C Hawken out of 1/16 flat steel and drilled holes to fit the spacing of the holes on the barrel. Made a small step elevator out of the same stock metal. Works fine for me.

 

[bubba.50]

The sight in the Original post is available undrilled.

 

[jlutz]

The sight in the Original post is available undrilled.

Thank you. Do you happen to know where? I haven’t been able to locate it searching online.

 

[necchi]

How can you adjust that sight left to right when it’s on and your sighting it in?

Well you don't, you drift the front sight instead.