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Offline slimjlm

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Uberti SAA sight slot
« on: October 03, 2012, 09:55:24 AM »
I've got a Uberti American Buntline that has been cut down to 5 1/8". The problem I'm having is that I'm not sure of how to cut the new front sight slot?  It's an original style with a rounded bottom, no dovetail.  I could put it in my Smithy sideways and use a keyhole cutter on the side (top) of the barrel, but is that the best way?
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Re: Uberti SAA sight slot
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2012, 06:49:51 AM »
I use a cape chisel to cut a slot and undercut to receive the blade. The edges are then peened back into place. Pretty old school ans low tech..
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Re: Uberti SAA sight slot
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2012, 05:57:06 AM »
That's just what I was wondering, sounds much easier than setting it up in the machine. 
Thanks Gunnut!
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