Front sight stuck
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:46 pm
Hi all,
I have a new-to-me 1948 Izhevsk M44. Although it groups reasonably tight, it shoots way to the left.
I bought an Elby sight tool but it wouldn't budge. I applied heat, Kroil and a drift and it still won't budge. This is the wider base.
Also, I observe a small pin in the sight base. Does that mean that the base and sight can be removed for maintenance? Obviously this hasn't been apart for 73 years. The rifle is clean, with no corrosion.
Let me know what you think.
I have a new-to-me 1948 Izhevsk M44. Although it groups reasonably tight, it shoots way to the left.
I bought an Elby sight tool but it wouldn't budge. I applied heat, Kroil and a drift and it still won't budge. This is the wider base.
Also, I observe a small pin in the sight base. Does that mean that the base and sight can be removed for maintenance? Obviously this hasn't been apart for 73 years. The rifle is clean, with no corrosion.
Let me know what you think.