While looking through the SCSW last night I noticed that the discription of the rear target sight for the 1902 model K frame said the it was adjustable for windage only.

This sight looks the same as the 1905 model, but I did notice on my 1902 that what I thought was the elevation screw was very short. It is so short that it would not allow for very much travel.

Now my question, is this screw just a mounting screw that holds the sight on the pistol or will it effect elevation. I did try turning the screw on mine and the sight did not raise.

Thanks Tim.

While looking through the SCSW last night I noticed that the discription of the rear target sight for the 1902 model K frame said the it was adjustable for windage only.

This sight looks the same as the 1905 model, but I did notice on my 1902 that what I thought was the elevation screw was very short. It is so short that it would not allow for very much travel.

Now my question, is this screw just a mounting screw that holds the sight on the pistol or will it effect elevation. I did try turning the screw on mine and the sight did not raise.

Thanks Tim.

Tim

The 1899 & 1902 elevation screw presses on the rear sight leaf from its
underside. There is a small hole in the leaf, next to the housing for the
sight blade. You put a small blade through that hole, and turn the screw
that is under it.

You should be able to take your thumbnail , and catch the end of the
sight leaf, and raise it up gently. This is what the screw does. There is
one small mounting screw towards the front of the leaf, that attaches the
leaf to the frame. You might remove that screw, lift off the sight leaf,
and check to be sure that the elevation screw is present.

Later, Mike Priwer

Mike, there is a screw in the hole but it is down deep in the hole. I have tried turning it but it doesn't want to move, maybe 104 years whorth of dried oil will cause that. But you are saying that this is the same as the single screw sight that was used on the 1905 model?

Do you know why the description in the SCSW for the target sight on the 1902 is listed as adjustable for windage only? I take it the this is a typo. I checked the list of correction at the armchairgunshow and this was not listed.

Mike what are your thoughts on this?

Thanks Tim.

Hi Tim,
That is definitely an ERROR in the SCSW. All the K frame target sights I have seen from the 1899 Mod onward are adjustable for elevation and windage.
As Mike said, you have a screw threaded into the frame below the rear hole. It is about 2 or 2-1/2 times the diameter of the hole. It is a RIGHT hand thread, so you have to turn it to the LEFT to raise the sight. As it backs out of the frame, it simply "jacks" the rear sight up by bending the leaf.
If that is the one I sold you, I am almost sure I moved that screw. Can you remove the rear sight? It will allow you to work on the screw in the frame a lot easier.

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Regards,
Lee Jarrett

Lee, I am talking about the one I purchased from you. Both screws are a little sticky but I think a day or two with a little Kroil will take care of that.

I thought that this was an error in the SCSW but wasn't sure, I will pass this along for the next edition, wonder when it will come out? I always need something to look forward to.


Lee and Mike thanks for the help, Tim.

Tim

I think you have all the information you need. A good soaking in Kroil
ought to loosen it up. One thing about this screw is that it is threaded
its entire length, and has no head. Sometimes the top splits off, right
within the slot. Needless to say, this makes it difficult to get out.
Also, the bottom is slit open for maybe 1/8 ", and then the two sides
are separated a bit. This is what gives the screw its tension - ie, it
makes it tighter in the threaded hole.

Later, Mike Priwer

Mike thanks for the follow up. BTW I always enjoy the pics you post, I love the old target models.

Tim