Vintage Redfield Receiver Sights

[308magtip]

I have a Win Model 88 rifle.Just got a Redfield #70 77-88 receiver sight.Is this the correct sight or is the #80 correct?

[Shasta]

Per my copy of Nick Stroebel's book "OLD GUNSIGHTS", correct optional receiver rear sights for a Winchester Model 88 were Lyman No. 57W88, Redfield No. 70WW, or Redfield No. 80WW.

There was no model #70 77-88. Are you sure that "77-88" stamping is not actually a WW?

Hope this helps.

Shasta

[308magtip]

The only stamping on the sight is a single "W" on the back of the elevation slide.The box is marked No 70 WWH.Also Winchwster 77-88.It has the rounded ball shaped adjusting knobs.Warrenty paper in box states"this Redfield 70-WWH".

[Shasta]

OK, the "H" stands for Hunter style knobs, which are the domed, non-serrated, coin slot style. A single "W" stamped on the sight itself would designate it for use on Winchester Models 54 & 70, Remington Models 721, 722, 700, 725, Savage Model 110, Weatherby Mark 5. This sight would have a curved mounting surface to fit the rounded receiver of a bolt action rifle.

The correct sight for the Winchester Models 77 & 88 would be stamped "WW" and the mounting surface would be flat to match the receiver of these rifles. Pictures would help, but it sounds like you have a mismatched box for your sight.

Shasta