jmiles1960
Member
Hey Guys, I bought this pre-model 10 at an estate sale for next to nothing, knowing the front sight had been modified. Please take a look at the pictures.
Looks to me like a copper "insert" or post was brazed to the original half moon front sight. IMO, not the best looking or thought out job / modification.
I would like advice if this can be reversed / fixed back to original appearance? I was tempted to take my file and round it off, and apply cold blue.
If it makes better sense to leave it alone, then so be it. The barrel, frame, cylinder and grips all match (serial #), so I am not inclined to swap the barrel, even if I could find one with the correct finish match.
The gun is certainly not collector grade, but if I can fix the front sight back to stock specs, I would like to do it.
Appreciate any advice on possible options. Thanks!
Looks to me like a copper "insert" or post was brazed to the original half moon front sight. IMO, not the best looking or thought out job / modification.
I would like advice if this can be reversed / fixed back to original appearance? I was tempted to take my file and round it off, and apply cold blue.
If it makes better sense to leave it alone, then so be it. The barrel, frame, cylinder and grips all match (serial #), so I am not inclined to swap the barrel, even if I could find one with the correct finish match.
The gun is certainly not collector grade, but if I can fix the front sight back to stock specs, I would like to do it.
Appreciate any advice on possible options. Thanks!