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

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.

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?)

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.

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.

High Left wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2024 12:51 pm 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?

High Power Forum

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Mudcat Rear Sight

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