ChAoS wrote:SHOOTER13 wrote:That is strange looking...as the semi buckhorn sights are dovetailed into a piece of metal that seems to be fitted into the tapered mount. Not sure if it's supposed to be for a scope.
Looks completely normal to me. Both my DSPS barrels are like this. (One's 1982 and the other 1983.)Does the buckhorn mount move (slide back/forth) or is it stationary ?
Oh, they *move* alright. In fact, that's one of the problems that I have with my PSG gun. I'm currently in the middle of trying to buy a new rear-sight from Ithaca so that it can drill and tap it for grubs scews. (I don't want to risk buggering up the original.)
If anyone knows of a good reason *not* to do this or can think of a better solution, I'd sure like to hear about it.
Regards,
Mark.
P.S. I broke my M37's slide-pin at the end of last year and so I've been using my Chiappa 1887 all of *this* year. I've had a bit of trouble getting emails through to Ithaca's spares department. Anyone *else* had this trouble? (Patty has offered to pass my emails on to Zak, so it's not a *total* break-down of communications...)
Right you are, Mark. I think the rib was standard from the 60's until the DSII came around.
Haven't had any problem with the sights moving myself, they seem solidly mounted to me, at least neither of mine are loose. I see no problem using a grub screw to secure the sight, I've seen some factory sights with them, (a small screw set center to put pressure on the sight to prevent it's movement).
I haven't had any problems contacting Ithaca, and in particular Zak. Here's his e-mail on his business card, zamert@ithacagun.com phone, 419-294-4113, fax, 419-294-3230. I don't know about international, but here in the states we would dial a 1 prefix before the number if long distance.
I just called Ithaca between paragraphs Zak will be in his office Tuesday, Sept. 2. As for ordering the part, they said they do ship international and you can order the part you need on line. Go to their web site, Online Store Home, create an account, find what you need and order. Sounds too simple to me, but that's what she said, you may have to provide permits on your end, I don't know.
Ithaca Gun Company
420 N. Warpole Street
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Phone: 1-877-6ITHACA - (877-648-4222)
FAX: 419-294-3230
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, (5 hours behind your time)
Dealer Inquiries: dealer@ithacagun.com
Service Inquiries: service@ithacagun.com
General Email: contact@ithacagun.com
Mark, the slide pin lists at $6.00 (USD) from Ithaca, (pn-370015) if you have problems ordering it, could you have it made locally at a machine shop? Looks like a simple lathe operation to me.