New member and rear sight question

[maroonandwhite]

Hi guys. I am glad to find a forum that shows such a large interest in the Handi-Rifle's. I just picked up my first one in 45-70 yesterday and haven't even shot it yet. I traded for it without a scope but it does have the front sight still intact. It also has the scope rail installed as well as tap covers (screws) installed in the rear sight holes. I am interested in taking the scope rail off and installing a rear sight until I decide if I even want to scope it.

The manual shows three or four different part number for a rear sight and I am a bit confused as to what I should look for and where to order. I am hoping the rear sight is adjustable for elevation and windage. I would also consider aftermarket sights but again do not know much about what to look for. Any info would be appreciated and I look forward to contributing in the future! Thanks.

[quickdtoo]

Welcome! Current production 45-70 rifles come with the Williams WGOS rear sight since you mentioned "holes" as in more than one, older production came with a proprietary sight that used just one hole. The WGOS sight is available from H&R, toll free (866)776-9292.

Tim

[maroonandwhite]

Great! Yes I forgot to mention it is a 2006 built gun. I will give them a call and get them coming. I have a bad feeling I am going to love this gun. Maybe it will take the edge off my handgun addiction. Thanks for the info.

[maroonandwhite]

Ok. So the sight base will accept different height blades. Any idea what normally comes on them or what I should do to figure out which I need?

[quickdtoo]

Here's a link from the retail parts page of the FAQs and Help sticky with part numbers to order, it comes in individual parts, I dunno if Williams offers different sight blades for the sight, they do offer different carriers(the adjustable part of the sight) with fiber optics and a ghost ring tho, H&R doesn't have those that I'm aware of. There's a link to Williams Gunsights in the FAQs topic Peep and Firesights. Most everything you'll need related to H&Rs can be found in the FAQs sticky. 

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,213475.msg1099145054.html#msg1099145054

[Mr.Crowley]

good post I too need a set of sights, for my 2007 manufactured 45-70

[hoytcanon]

Hmmmm.... I didn't know Williams offered fiber optic and ghost ring replacement parts for factory (WGOS) rear sight assemblies... I gotta stop giving these things away!