BluRidgDav
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I was thinking about buying one of the Italian replica lever actions for use in CAS. One of the things that I've noticed about the Carbine version of the 1866 and 1873, is that the front sight is now just a vertical extention of the forward barrel band, as opposed to a blade that is dovetailed onto the barrel, like the "Rifle" and "Short Rifle" versions.
Is this historically correct? Did original Winchester Carbines have this type of integrated front sight?
Does this kind of sight "stay put", or does the barrel band shift around?
Thanx in advance!
P.S. - Were any of the original .44 rimfire 1860 Henrys or 1866 Yellowboys ever re-chambered to .44-40 centerfire?
Is this historically correct? Did original Winchester Carbines have this type of integrated front sight?
Does this kind of sight "stay put", or does the barrel band shift around?
Thanx in advance!
P.S. - Were any of the original .44 rimfire 1860 Henrys or 1866 Yellowboys ever re-chambered to .44-40 centerfire?