Adjustable front sight on 1915 well used Arty

chromeed · 12-27-2010, 01:11 PM

I think that that screw is a Pan Head Drilled Spanner screw 4-40 3/8" long.
McMaster Carr (404) 346-7000 has them in Stainless Steel @ $11.83 (5 yr old price) for pack of 50 They also have the Spanner Screw Deiver Bit for $1.65
part# 94066A108
They state in the catalog that they may be avalable in zinc coated steel ask when you call.
Doc may have some Blue ones.

Ed Reimbold

CAP Black · 12-27-2010, 02:39 PM

I have the spanner wrench. I've applied enough pressure in each direction. The rear sight took the oil easily and works just fine. The front sight probably hasn't been moved in years. In fact both sights are set on "home" spot. The front sight, I would imagine, would get banged around and roughed up the most and would collect grime, etc. more than the rear one. The front sight does have a nick on the leading edge.
I'll try soaking it in liquid wrench. I'm not sure if I can obtain any Kano Kroil.
Soaking is probably the answer because the solution must get into the workings to take effect. However, it's sort of blocked by the very construction of the unit.
I need a toggle and a side plate for Arty # 2510.
Thanks
Jack

12-27-2010, 01:11 PM	#1
chromeed User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 81 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts	I think that that screw is a Pan Head Drilled Spanner screw 4-40 3/8" long. McMaster Carr (404) 346-7000 has them in Stainless Steel @ $11.83 (5 yr old price) for pack of 50 They also have the Spanner Screw Deiver Bit for $1.65 part# 94066A108 They state in the catalog that they may be avalable in zinc coated steel ask when you call. Doc may have some Blue ones. Ed Reimbold __________________ Ed Reimbold I Need: For my 1936 P-08 Mag #5800 will trade Mag Al Stamped Blue #6859 k Straight Eagle 655 & #3502 n+St Eagle 63 For my 1917 Artillary Wood Mag #9220 I have #3392 f +

12-27-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	spanner wrench tool I have the spanner wrench. I've applied enough pressure in each direction. The rear sight took the oil easily and works just fine. The front sight probably hasn't been moved in years. In fact both sights are set on "home" spot. The front sight, I would imagine, would get banged around and roughed up the most and would collect grime, etc. more than the rear one. The front sight does have a nick on the leading edge. I'll try soaking it in liquid wrench. I'm not sure if I can obtain any Kano Kroil. Soaking is probably the answer because the solution must get into the workings to take effect. However, it's sort of blocked by the very construction of the unit. I need a toggle and a side plate for Arty # 2510. Thanks Jack

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