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I just closed a deal on an 1895 in 405. The seller said the rear sight is ok but the front needs to go.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=453536464

Comments?

I'm wanting to restore it to original parts. I don't have the serial number. I'd appreciate your help.
Thank you, Bill

If possible I would have tritiated front installed. I had front & rear Meprolight sights installed on my Wingmaster 870 slug barrel. The front "bead" is perfect size not too large not too small. That was $120 well spent.

The rear is a modern replacement also. If you letter the gun, it may tell you what sights it was shipped with. Most used a Lyman blade up front. Kinda like the pictures below. However, Winchester would put whatever you wanted on it.



The rear something like this