XS sights on Marlin 1894

[ilmonster]

I own a .357 Marlin 1894. Love the gun! It has the stock sights, and am thinking of getting XS sights for it as I think they'll be easier to see/use at my advanced age of 45! I figure it will feel like my AR with the peep rear sight.
Anyone have any experience with these sights? Installation, use, etc.
Thanks!

 

[_N4Z_]

No experience with XS, but I do have a 1894c like you, and I suggest you have a look here. http://skinnersights.com/

These are what I put on my rifle (rec. mounted adjustable w/ front blade), and I think they are great.

 

[ArmedBear]

Another vote for the skinners.

I'm going to get some for an 1894C and probably a 39 as well.

 

[snakeman]

Either would be great. I would go with the tritium xs sights if possible.

 

[charlie505]

I have brockmans - they are great but should have gone for XS - may change that in the future

 

[ClemY]

I have used the XS systems front sight on several Marlin '94s, but used a Williams Foolproof rear sight with them.

 

[LEVRLOVR]

I have the XS on a 1894cp and love 'em.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

I have used a lever action rifle with XS sights on it. Loved it. XS has awesome customer service as well.

 

[Ed Harris]

I have the XS sights on mine and love them.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=43&title=APERTURE%20REAR%20SIGHTS 006-103-300 Fits Marlin 30AS, 336, 1894 $60.00

Also have the XS LeverScout rail and Trijicon Reflex II optical sight model RX09-23 with A.R.M.S. #15 Throw Lever Mount. See:
http://www.castbulletassoc.org/forum/view_topic.php?id=2976&forum_id=18

The Lever Scout rail supposedly won't fit octagon barrels, but is easy to adapt. Degrease the underside of the base. Apply release agent to the barrel. Place a pea-sized dab of Acraglas gel on the underside of the rail, an inch forward of the front dovetail anchor point. Locate the front of the rail to clear the barrel by inserting a flexible .020 plastic shim, snug the screws down and Loctite them. When the thread sealant has set up pull out the front rail locating shim.

XS Lever Scout rail slots are dimensioned for Weaver bases. Fitting to Picatinny base requires determining which cross-slot you want to locate the mount into. You then adjust slot width and depth with a square Swiss needle file to enable the crossbar to press-fit into it. Retract the thumb clamps and slide the mount over the front of the rail. The rear mount clamp tightens against the side angles of the rail only. The front mount clamp locating crossbar is intended to be a press-fit in its slot. You want no slop after you have fitted the crossbar by touching up the slot depth and corners. After fitting properly, the thumb-lever mount is a quick disconnect with perfect return to zero. I can use the ghost ring peeps or the backup irons at will.

 

[ilmonster]

Thanks for all the info! Does the XS rear sight mount to the holes already tapped in the receiver?

 

[41 magnum fan]

Thanks for all the info! Does the XS rear sight mount to the holes already tapped in the receiver?

Yes it mounts in existing holes.I have XS sights on several rifles.Love these sights.