Revolver front sights....?

[the Black Spot]

would anyone be able to post some pics of taller front sights on an 1860 army?
thanks in advance.

 

[arcticap]

I haven't found a picture of a higher front sight yet but did find this picture of an 1860's hammer top and notch that's been deepened considerably.
Post #19 describes the process and results:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=382301&highlight=front+sight+picture

 

[madcratebuilder]

This is a Dragoon but you get the idea.

A adjustable front sight I put on a Rogers & Spencer.

I have cut the notch in the hammer on a few Colts, that has worked out well.

Tall sights and holsters don't mix well.

 

[Malamute]

Here's a pic of an old Navy with a different front sight. I've seen several in the same museum (bbhc.org) with similar front sights, a very small dovetail. You have to look cloesly at the pic to see it (upper gun in pic). I guess the guy that had it wanted it to hit right on point of aim.

 

[Noz]

I have an original 1851 Navy Colt made in 1862 that has the same blade front sight as the 1860s. Research shows that there were many variations of sights that came out of the Colt factory. Blade front is one.

 

[sltm1]

Herer's a dovetail I made for my 1860 2nd Gen....only the best for that puppy. the blade is an 1858 1858 flying eagle one cent piece.

 

[the Black Spot]

wow! great info, thanks for posting. i will try the hammer notch.

 

[arcticap]

Good luck and please let us know how that works out for you.