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What are the correct sights for the model 19? I found one that has a receiver sight that looks original and a front sight that looks like a Lyman 57. The gun shoots 10-12 inches high at 25 yd with the receiver sight at its lowest adjustment. Also it ocasionally will not fire due, I believe, to a weak firing pin spring or short firing pin, because the shells have a very light firing pin mark. I would appreicate any help or comments.
Thanks, Mike

Don't know about the sight but the firing pin can usually be cured with dissassembly and cleaning.

Mike
I have always thought this to be the right front sight.

Here is what the front sight of mine looks like.

These copies from catalogs show the standard front sight that was used until 1940 (catalog #74)when a hooded front was listed as standard. A couple different hooded front sights were optional or offered on special versions until then - like the 19M - extra heavy barrel and hooded front. The sight CTW shows is the one pictured in the catalog. The model 19 was no longer listed in catalog #76 with price list dated Jan 2, 1942.