Cosmoline
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Well I was just brainstorming about possible ways to improve the awful rear sight on the Argie '91, when I remembered that the Arisaka Type 99 sporter I've got has a very similar rear sight. I took it off and sure enough--nearly an exact match. The Arisaka has a GREAT rear aperture sight, almost up to Mojo standards.
Am I the first person to think of this? If so I would like this fix to bear the name of Cosmoline. If not, I still want it to bear the name of Cosmoline. Anyway, here are the steps:
--This fix is for Type 99 and replacement "spitzer" type Argentine 1891 sights. I don't know if it will work for the earlier '91 sights with the roller-coaster pattern.
--Pop the two sights out, without changing the springs.
--Carefully press the Arisaka sight into the existing groove. It's a perfect match. Patent infringement from the Japanese? Hmmm.
--DO NOT attempt to use either the Arisaka or the Argie pin. Neither will fit quite right for the replacement. At this point I'm using a fairly thick nail, which is working fine. I'm going to fine tune it and find the proper thickness for the new pin.
More details to follow as I sight this in and perfect it.
This is so cool! Neither rifle has been harmed in the slightest, and the sight picture on my Argie has improved a hundred fold, at least to my eyes.
Am I the first person to think of this? If so I would like this fix to bear the name of Cosmoline. If not, I still want it to bear the name of Cosmoline. Anyway, here are the steps:
--This fix is for Type 99 and replacement "spitzer" type Argentine 1891 sights. I don't know if it will work for the earlier '91 sights with the roller-coaster pattern.
--Pop the two sights out, without changing the springs.
--Carefully press the Arisaka sight into the existing groove. It's a perfect match. Patent infringement from the Japanese? Hmmm.
--DO NOT attempt to use either the Arisaka or the Argie pin. Neither will fit quite right for the replacement. At this point I'm using a fairly thick nail, which is working fine. I'm going to fine tune it and find the proper thickness for the new pin.
More details to follow as I sight this in and perfect it.
This is so cool! Neither rifle has been harmed in the slightest, and the sight picture on my Argie has improved a hundred fold, at least to my eyes.