Winchester 52D rear iron sight

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James Storm
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Winchester 52D rear iron sight

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What were the original iron sights used on the Winchester 52D? I am especially interested in the rear sight. James Storm jamesestormmd@yahoo.com
RodSev
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Re: Winchester 52D rear iron sight

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I'm not certain Winchester offered sights with the 52, but I would suggest finding a Sam Gates rear sight, it would be period, with exceptional durability and precision, although not easy to find someone selling one.
Tim S
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Re: Winchester 52D rear iron sight

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I think the default option from Winchester at this time was a Redfield International. Customers could also order no sights to fit their own.

Out of interest when did Sam Gates start making his rearsight? I hadn't realised it was so early, as the 52D was a close contemporary of the BSA Mk 3.

Thinking of modern rearsights, but would the most available be the Centra LR? No primarily smallbore sight fits a side rail. So it would be a choice of the various side-mounted full-bore/Palma sights (just RPA, the couple of Aussies,and Centra?)
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