Instalation of adjustable sights on Brazilian 1917

[npd136]

I have a Brazilian contract 1917 thats not in the best shape but shoots really great. The problem is that with my eyes, I need a larger sight picture. What would be an aftermarket adjustable sight that could be installed? I think the front sight could be adapted as well. I don't think that there is any real collector value. What are everyones thoghts?

 

[npd136]

I have a Brazilian contract 1917 thats not in the best shape but shoots really great. The problem is that with my eyes, I need a larger sight picture. What would be an aftermarket adjustable sight that could be installed? I think the front sight could be adapted as well. I don't think that there is any real collector value. What are everyones thoghts?

 

[arfmel]

Wondersight http://bellcharteroakholsters.com/wonder.html

no modification to the gun so you won't have to worry about hurting it as a collectible, which IMO, it already is.

 

[npd136]

That looks like just what I am looking for. Thanks.

 

[Art Doc]

I would sell the 1937 and buy a Model 25. It will give you what you want with much more satisfaction than trying to make the old gun into something it simply wasn't meant to be.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

I've seen those bolt on sights before, but I've never seen that rear view before. I don't really quite understand the theory of operation. As shown, the add on sight is sitting much higher than the built in sight. So sighting through the added on one at the same front sight would change the elevation of the point of impact considerably, wouldn't it?

I don't know if the added sight can be lowered to the original sight line, but if it were, wouldn't the sight picture be obscured by the original sight milled into the top strap?

Are those things supposed to be used with a taller front sight?

 

[Stophel]

I have found a couple of folks that can mill the gun for S&W adjustable sights.

www.tenring.com

www.glenncustom.com

I've been thinking about having an M&P done like this. It's something that used to be somewhat common in decades past, and I think it looks good.

These guys can also mill the front sight base for the replaceable pinned in front blades. The gold bead looks nice. I'd like to try one of these out myself.

A simple rear sight can be fairly easily manufactured (meaning sawn and filed out of scrap steel) that is dovetailed into the rear of the frame. The notch can be cut as large as you need it. Of course, you will still need a taller front sight. There's an old 1905 M&P for sale on Gunsamerica now that has been done this way, and whoever did it, seems to have done a rather neat job. I'll see later if I can find it for you...