Does anyone know what the model number of the rear aperture sight is on the mod 71? I am picking up a browning 71 this week and think the receiver mounted sight is rather ugly. I played with an deluxe this past weekend in WI and really like the bolt mounted sight.

thanks
micky

The bolt mounted peep sight was never offered by Browning, nor is it generally available.

I realize it was never offered. I just prefer it to the Williams sight on the rifle currently. I think the receiver mounted sights are bulky and plain ugly. I am looking for one to so I can have a gunsmith install it.


micky

Try here for a good comparable, ...closet I know of to the original. http://www.skinnersights.com/index.html

Browning Model 71 bolts do not have the slots machined into the top of them for the bolt mounted peep sight. Neither did all Winchester Model 71 bolts.

Model 70 man is correct. The bolt peep was machined to accept the bolt sight. If you can find an original bolt peep in excellent condition, it could run you more than you paid for the Browning.
If you are looking for some other receiver sight besides the Williams/Lyman, I believe Turnbull offers a mount that could be adapted for a peep.