Winchester 52D rear iron sight

[James Storm]

What were the original iron sights used on the Winchester 52D? I am especially interested in the rear sight. James Storm jamesestormmd@yahoo.com

[RodSev]

I'm not certain Winchester offered sights with the 52, but I would suggest finding a Sam Gates rear sight, it would be period, with exceptional durability and precision, although not easy to find someone selling one.

[Tim S]

I think the default option from Winchester at this time was a Redfield International. Customers could also order no sights to fit their own.

Out of interest when did Sam Gates start making his rearsight? I hadn't realised it was so early, as the 52D was a close contemporary of the BSA Mk 3.

Thinking of modern rearsights, but would the most available be the Centra LR? No primarily smallbore sight fits a side rail. So it would be a choice of the various side-mounted full-bore/Palma sights (just RPA, the couple of Aussies,and Centra?)

[High Left]

The 'Warner' design is being made by a guy on the HP Forum. Feedback is that they're every bit as good as the originals. And he rebuilds the originals as well.

Not 'cheap' though.

[cleanprone]

The shooters in our area who got their 52Ds with sights had Redfield Olympics mounted on the side bar.
This sight was adequate for gallery and outdoor shooting.

[RodSev]

The 'Warner' design is being made by a guy on the HP Forum. Feedback is that they're every bit as good as the originals. And he rebuilds the originals as well.

Not 'cheap' though.

what's the HP Forum?

[left360]

High Power Forum

http://www.usrifleteams.com/forums/

Mudcat Rear Sight

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