How to remove M1 Carbine Rear Sight? - CMP Forums
Nov 13, 2017 · Yesterday, I had hit the joint between the rear sight and the sight base with "Blaster" penetrating oil. Today I put three layers of masking tape over the left side of the rear sight. I used a brass drift pin and sharply whacked the sight toward the right side. On the second sharp whack, I felt the sight move.
M1 carbine shoots low - CMP Forums
Overseas “field replacement” of the “flip” rear sight with the adjustable rear sight began during the winter of 1944-1945, but the majority of carbines did not have this modification done until post-war rebuilding. In addition to the adjustable rear sight being added, the original front sight was pulled off to allow the bayonet lug ...
M1 carbine rear sight install - CMP Forums
Mac1911: the rear sight is removed from the left side of the rifle. A special tool is used as Mike said. I don't believe the Type II and III adjustable sights required staking... if your is loose, I have heard of folks using a drop of lock-tite to hold it, but replacing the sight might be a better move.
1903a3 rear sight adjustment - CMP Forums
Jun 16, 2015 · Here's a photo of a disassembled 03-A3 rear sight. Perhaps if you remove the small screw from the aperture retaining spring it will help get things moving. CMP Customer # 131290
Type 3 rear sight variations - CMP Forums
Dec 18, 2009 · Per Larry Ruth the Ordnance Department, Carbine Committee and O.F. Mossberg & Son worked to modify the T21 sight for use on the standard M1 Carbine. Successful modifcation included ability to use the sight as replacement for the flip sight on existing guns. Ruth identified the new adjustable sight as type D and the T21 as type C.
Sighting In M1 Carbine - CMP Forums
Haven't had any trouble hitting the paper at 100yds with my first 3-5 shots. As I said, one of them is a bit difficult on the rear sight setting and the front sight hold, but that's something that I fully expect with these carbines. But I have a newly built carbine that I will try out soon, and will post my sighting-in results.
Matrix Rear Sight Removal Tool For M1 Carbine? - CMP Forums
Jul 12, 2019 · I have both the front and rear sight Matrix tools. I broke the first front sight tool and when I ordered a replacement, I discovered they had beefed-up the design. Never have had a problem with the rear puller. So, there may be two versions of the front puller out there and one needs to be sure and get the newer model.
Adjusting the rear sight? - CMP Forums
Jan 23, 2013 · ALL carbine sights should be installed from the right side toward the left side. Once you get it where you want it, lightly stake the sight in place in 2 of the notches on the sight. The idea is to push a little of the receiver's dovetail top into the sight's notches. Second, move the rear sight in the direction you want the bullet to go.
Accuracy preference of flip, milled or stamped rear sight?
I can shoot very well with my flip type sight.I do not know if the front sight was ever filed but the rear flip and front sight is original to the Carbine.We do not really shoot paper targets all that often with any of the Carbines but I can shoot just as good with the flip or even better than some of my adjustable sighted ones,the Carbine is ...
Winchester original rear sight? - CMP Forums
Jun 11, 2013 · According to Ruths book the adjustable rear sight with H in a shield started use in the late 6 million range. When carbines went through rebuild the flip sight was usually replaced with an adjustable sight and staked into place with a round punch. Chances are your carbine was rebuilt at one time.