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Anyone know offhand what size filler block I need for the rear sight dovetail on a 1956 99F, 7825XX S/N range? Maybe its called a slot blank? is there a standard size?
I'm putting a Williams Foolproof tang mount sight on, and it looks like I need to remove the original barrel mounted rear sight to get a decent view.
BTW, tried mounting a Redfield 70L first, but it didn't clear the stock, and I don't want to notch the stock for it to fit.
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any reason to actually fill the dovetail versus just leaving it open?
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Dovetails on Savage 99's are the normal 3/8".
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I use the Williams sight blanks that have a set screw on top. Go in easy and dont have to worry about accidentally hitting the metal or wood. I think they are like $14 on ebay.
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Tap the sight out from left to right.
Tap the spacer in from right to left.
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I use the Williams set screw ones now, too. The Marbles fillers usually take a LOT of filing to fit.
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Thanks everyone. Looks like Brownells has the Williams set screw version for $9.99.
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any reason to actually fill the dovetail versus just leaving it open? Those dovetail cuts can be sharp. One less thing to be concerned with when handling the 99, or any rifle. It's good to see you posting again.
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Gun looks much better with a blank and the dovetail is also protected.
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any reason to actually fill the dovetail versus just leaving it open? Those dovetail cuts can be sharp. One less thing to be concerned with when handling the 99, or any rifle. It's good to see you posting again. Good point! I always put fillers in myself also... and I was 90% sure they were 3/8th but I just couldn't convince myself I was certain enough to post it publicly.
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Just looks more finished without that gaping hole in the receiver.
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Even my roughest 1899 has a sight filler. I'll bet someone filed the rear sight down to make it. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/203517.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/203516.jpg)
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The filler on my 1902 was contoured to the barrel like that. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Tg6SfEk.jpg)
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yours is a lot cleaner than mine. I think both must have been filed down after being putting in the dovetail. But then I'm not a gunsmith.
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The filler on my 1902 was contoured to the barrel like that. i bought a piece pf bar stock dovetail filler, because i seam to find a few guns that need fillers.
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“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Golly, I wish I had thought of that. I did a couple by taking rear sights that have that pointy finial sticking out forward of the dovetail, cutting them off behind the dovetail, and then filing a "pointy duplicate finial" into the remainder to mimic the finial forward of the dovetail. I liked that look from the first time I ever saw it done. I think it makes for a nice decorative filler. I'm not at home or I would provide a pic, but I guess y'all know what I'm talking about. (Perhaps I wrecked a couple of "collectible" rear sights in the process, and if so then the remaining intact sights in collections became more valuable. You're welcome!   )
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Golly, I wish I had thought of that. I did a couple by taking rear sights that have that pointy finial sticking out forward of the dovetail, cutting them off behind the dovetail, and then filing a "pointy duplicate finial" into the remainder to mimic the finial forward of the dovetail. I liked that look from the first time I ever saw it done. I think it makes for a nice decorative filler. I'm not at home or I would provide a pic, but I guess y'all know what I'm talking about. (Perhaps I wrecked a couple of "collectible" rear sights in the process, and if so then the remaining intact sights in collections became more valuable. You're welcome! ) pics when u get home please , because i am dumb and have no idea what u are discribing .
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Golly, I wish I had thought of that. I did a couple by taking rear sights that have that pointy finial sticking out forward of the dovetail, cutting them off behind the dovetail, and then filing a "pointy duplicate finial" into the remainder to mimic the finial forward of the dovetail. I liked that look from the first time I ever saw it done. I think it makes for a nice decorative filler. I'm not at home or I would provide a pic, but I guess y'all know what I'm talking about. (Perhaps I wrecked a couple of "collectible" rear sights in the process, and if so then the remaining intact sights in collections became more valuable. You're welcome! ) pics when u get home please , because i am dumb and have no idea what u are discribing . Sounds like he made something like this: Brownell slot blank
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Gnoahhh,
I think my dad’s G has that also. Basically just used an original sight (or replacement sight) as a filler and cut the top of the sight off and shape it to whatever you think looks good.
On my dad’s rifle, the front and the rear of the sight was shaped to match each other- kind of like < > the dovetail base (basically in the middle underneath) is kept the same.
My brother now owns it, maybe I can get a photo.
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