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jvg5576
01-28-2012, 09:59 PM
I recently picked up a old Western Field Model 31 that has a base for a peep/target sight (see picture). Since I went through the trouble of making a new firing pin and the rifling is in great condition, I figure I might as well fix this too.
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I've searched but the only sight I can find that even comes close is the Lyman 90 MJT.
Any ideas on manufacturer or where I can find replacement parts?
LUCKYDAWG13
01-28-2012, 10:58 PM
numrich gun parts or you could ask on rimfireCentral .com fourm
or Dick Williams gun shop parts
jvg5576
01-30-2012, 08:51 PM
numrich gun parts or you could ask on rimfireCentral .com fourm
or Dick Williams gun shop parts
Thanks LUCKYDAWG13. Numrich was no help but I found a lot of useful info on rimfirecentral. Unfortunately, this mount didn't look like any of the pictures I found.
I'm going to try Dick Williams next.
LUCKYDAWG13
01-30-2012, 09:02 PM
good luck
wv109323
01-30-2012, 10:18 PM
The Western Field Model 31 is a Savage 620. ( according to Numrich cross reference) It looks like you already have part of the base for the peep sight. I thought most all .22 rifles of that era used a common bolt spacing and mounting for the rear peep sight.
jvg5576
01-31-2012, 12:35 AM
The Western Field Model 31 is a Savage 620. ( according to Numrich cross reference) It looks like you already have part of the base for the peep sight. I thought most all .22 rifles of that era used a common bolt spacing and mounting for the rear peep sight.
I've discovered that cross reference to Savage 620 in several places, but that's a shotgun. The Western Field Model 31 22LR was a Mossberg Model R made for Montgomery Wards, as far as I can tell. At least the firing pin is the same.
You may be correct about the common bolt spacing. The spacing is 0.313" on this one and the slot is 3/8" wide.
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