Win 94 question

[Pig Hunter]

I am helping a friend clean up a 1922 vintage 94 src 32 Spec. I am fairly sure the holes in the left side of the receiver are for a Lyman 21 sight. I'd liketo make him plugs for the holes. If anyone has any idea what size and thread pitch I'm dealing with I'd appreciate your input. Thanks, Mark

 

[Frank46]

Google peabody rifles. They make modern lyman 21 sights and probably tell you what the screw sizes are. Frank

 

[s&wchad]

Mark,
Those threaded holes for a receiver sight were added to the gun. Winchester didn't factory drill 1894/94 receivers until after WWII at about serial number 1,900,000. Here's a 1928 SRC.

Before you go to the trouble of making screws, try some standard 6-48 plug screws. Any gunsmith should have them for about $1 a piece. If you can't find them locally, send me a PM.