Browning 1895 aperture sight

[1886]

Could some of you gents please forward your thoughts on said sight along with recommendations. I believe it may be known as the Climbin' Lyman. Thanks, 1886.

[Hobie]

There were the 21 and the 38. I have the Ukranian copy of the later. Haven't gotten it installed yet. Too busy with Mom and her cats I suppose.

[salvo]

These guys make a 21 copy. I need to get one for my Browning also.
http://www.peabodyrifles.com/id2.html
http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,7197.html

[1886]

Thanks. Does the B 95 require drilling and tapping or was this done at the factory? 1886.

[Hobie]

Thanks. Does the B 95 require drilling and tapping or was this done at the factory? 1886.

The rear hole has to be D&T the front (or pivot) utilizes a replacement screw for the carrier screw...

[1886]

Thanks much. 1886.

[Sixgun]

A correct coded original will set you back 5 c-notes or more----if you can find one for sale. This one I bought from Buffalo Arms, which is the sight from Peabody. Its on an original '95 in '06.

An 1895 just don't look right without one of these sights. I'm a shooter and I have 'em on all my '95's and I whole heartedly recommend them.
-----------Sixgun

[2ndovc]

Jack,

That looks pretty good. I've been thinking about putting one on my Grandfather's 35WCF. It's got the wrong rear sight anyway.

jb

[Sixgun]

Jason,
This is what I put on my 35 WCF. It has the Marble's special long base which is about the only practical tang sight you can put on a '95.----(upper left)-------------------Sixgun

[2ndovc]

Does the stock have to be altered for the Marbles? How hard are those to find? Is there a model number?

I konw they wouldn't be cheap but I'd spend a couple bucks for the right/ proper
sight.



It has an older Marbles rear sight on it now. Not a bad sight but even without the blade it still shoots to high.

jb


I need to take some better pictures of my 95s!

[Sixgun]

Jason,
Call Ken Bean (just google "Ken Bean, York, Pa.") He most likely has the sight and if he don't, he can put you on the list. Tell him Sixgun sent you as I see him at all the shows.

No alternations to the stock. I only use the one stock screw and epoxy the rest on. 1000 rd.'s of 35's later and she's still on tight. No D&T of the tang as I cut a head off of a screw and epoxy that in the upper hole of the sight base, so it looks "right".

If I remember correctly, the sight is coded for a Stevens 44 and 1/2 rifle. I also seem to remember about $250, several years ago.-----------------------Sixgun

[2ndovc]

Thanks Jack!!!




jb

[Mike D.]

The only actual difference between the Lyman #21 and 38 is that the #38 is windage adjustable. The correct codes for Winchester rifles are as follows.
D-1894 32-40 and .38-55
DA-1894 .25-35, .30-30, .32 Spl. Also Modes 55 and 64
DB-1892, 53 and 65, all calibers
N-1886 .33
NI-1886, all except .33 caliber.
WR-1895, all calibers
A fine example of any of these sights will set you back at least $350, and probably more like $500. They are becoming scarcer by the day and are excellent investments by themselves.

[blackhawk44]

Seven years ago, my Browning '95 was fitted for the current Marbles tang, which does not have the comb extensio, which rests entirely on the rear of the upper tang. It has proven to be a very effective sight for hunting needs. With the front bead traded for a blade, 200 yard groups under 2.5 inches can be made.