Colt Gov't Model Sight questions

[ZBill]

I have a few questions that I hope someone can answer.

1) The roll pin on the rear sight works loose and backs out of the sight very quickly. What can be done to keep it in and who is the manufacturer? It has a logo that I do not know.

2) I am interested in replacing the front and rear sights with less obtrusive, lower sitting "combat" type sights. You can see that these are both dovetailed in place but the front of the slide has had some metal shaved from it in addition to the dovetail which may complication replacement . I suspect I need to know what type of cut the dovetail is before I send it to someone for new sights - any recommendations?

Thank you very much for any insight. Regards, Bill

 

[BBBBill]

The rear is a Millett. No longer offered by the manufacturer, but there are plenty of parts floating around for them. The roll pin is an easy fix. Millett rear, if the proper one, is installed in the stock dovetail. Once verified pick any replacement designed for that installation or have it cut for your choice of replacement sights.
The front looks to be an MGW or Novak. Both are common and available. The The front is not worth the trouble to change. It is in good shape and can be reshaped/lowered to work with your new rear.

 

[ZBill]

BBBBill - thank you for the reply and information

That is exactly what I needed to learn.

So do I just replace the roll pin if I want to keep it as is?

Regards, Bill

 

[rcmodel]

Yes.

Go to any well-stocked hardware store, and pick out a roll-pin of the same size & length from the roll-pin assortment.

* Then de-grease the hole & pin with alcohol or lighter fluid.
* Put a tiny drop of BLUE Lock-Tite in each end of the hole with a round wood toothpick.
* Then put a tiny drop on the roll-pin and spread thin with your fingers.
* Then drive in the roll pin.
* Then, use a small nail-set punch to throw up a circular burr around the hole on each side to tighten the ends and close it slightly.


24 hours later, after the BLUE Lock-Tite kicks over, it will not move again, unless you want it too.

rc

 

[ZBill]

Thank you rcmodel

I appreciate the information and will get the new pin today. Regards, Bill