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Will a Marbles S1 tang sight supplied with screws fit on an 1899 C manufactured in 1899 without any gunsmithing? Will the original front sight provide enough elevation? Eyes are getting too old to hunt with the open sights and wouldn't want to put a scope on the old girl.

the screws maybe different I don't remember, but it will fit.
my old eyes have gone south too. I have 4 of the early 1899's and that's what I use.

plab

Thanks Plab
You might be interested to know I bought this rifle around 1995 from a retired Maine guide who lived in Standish (Sebago region). He used to write for the Maine Sportsman. His name was Merrit Higgins.

Yes, it'll fit - got several old ones wearing a Marbles. Tang holes never changed from 1895 to 1959. Front sight SHOULD work if it's original.

Thanks Calhoun. I knew you guys would have the answer.