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Post by bb1975 on Sept 25, 2022 19:44:09 GMT
Has anyone come across anywhere to get ladder sights for their Walther Lever-action or Umarex Cowboy rifles?
My Wells Fargo came with one and I just assumed it was standard with that finish, but having seen others with the plastic sights it clearly isn't.
So I had a search online and the only ones I could find were stupidly expensive reproductions in either Australia or the US, $150 upwards in either country. I'd like some for my Cowboy rifle but not at that price.
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Post by Modski66 on Sept 25, 2022 20:12:57 GMT
Have you got any pictures of the ladder sight on your rifle?
I would also like to address the plastic sight of my Walther Winchester (when I get it!) and have encountered the same problems as you. Not necessarily the ladder one, but something made of metal would be a great improvement.
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Post by bb1975 on Sept 25, 2022 20:42:15 GMT
Here we go Mark     Not the best photos I’m afraid, awkwardly trying to balance the rifle while aiming my phone. Can take some more in the daylight and take them off the rifle for a better view tomorrow. |
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Post by bb1975 on Sept 25, 2022 20:45:38 GMT
The cowboy rifle sights are metal, but sadly much slimmer and smalller than the lever action so not interchangeable.
I did pick up some original front and rear sights off ebay a while back, I’ll dig them out and take some photos too.
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Post by Wild Bill on Sept 26, 2022 10:54:31 GMT
I like those ladder sights. Never seen them for sale though.
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Post by bb1975 on Sept 26, 2022 20:39:59 GMT
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Post by Wild Bill on Sept 26, 2022 20:47:09 GMT
I want, I want, I want.  |
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Post by bb1975 on Sept 26, 2022 21:22:24 GMT
I want, I want, I want. Funny thing is the guy I bought it from (Chopper54 on bbs) never mentioned them. And he seems to sell a lot Winchesters, so can only presume he hadn’t noticed. And I must confess I didn't realise they flipped up for quite a while after buying it. From a practical point I doubt that they’re at all necessary but I do like ‘em! Perhaps some of the more skilled metal workers among us might want to try making a set. Id be happy to take them off and get detailed photos and measurements if anyone wants to give it a go. |
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Post by CaptDAR on Sept 26, 2022 21:34:08 GMT
I want, I want, I want. Funny thing is the guy I bought it from (Chopper54 on bbs) never mentioned them. And he seems to sell a lot Winchesters, so can only presume he hadn’t noticed. And I must confess I didn't realise they flipped up for quite a while after buying it. From a practical point I doubt that they’re at all necessary but I do like ‘em! Perhaps some of the more skilled metal workers among us might want to try making a set. Id be happy to take them off and get detailed photos and measurements if anyone wants to give it a go. 3D print. |
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Post by Modski66 on Sept 26, 2022 22:31:47 GMT
Meh... Only if they were laser sintered in steel.
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Post by Doyley83 on Sept 27, 2022 18:39:37 GMT
I've just bought a Winchester Carbine off Chopper54 on BBS but he is away on holiday and can't post till Monday. I am glad to know he is a real person 😂
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Post by bb1975 on Sept 27, 2022 18:55:27 GMT
Ha ha! Absolutely he is, now you've seen his name you'll notice it crop up every now and again, like I say always seems to sell winchesters, I think the "cowboy" as well as the Walther. God knows how he finds them all.
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Post by bb1975 on Sept 27, 2022 18:56:33 GMT
Funny thing is the guy I bought it from (Chopper54 on bbs) never mentioned them. And he seems to sell a lot Winchesters, so can only presume he hadn’t noticed. And I must confess I didn't realise they flipped up for quite a while after buying it. From a practical point I doubt that they’re at all necessary but I do like ‘em! Perhaps some of the more skilled metal workers among us might want to try making a set. Id be happy to take them off and get detailed photos and measurements if anyone wants to give it a go. 3D print. I think they'd struggle with the thinner parts tbh, not that I've any experience with 3d printing |
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Post by bb1975 on Oct 4, 2022 20:08:26 GMT
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Post by Modski66 on Oct 5, 2022 7:32:07 GMT
Slightly eye-watering with a £90 starting bid...  |
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