I may be misunderstanding, but the sight you're holding in the pic is a Weihrauch. It won't fit correctly on an FWB.
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FWB Found a gem.
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That’s correct I just switched the iris.
I bought last summer from someone in California. I remember when I got it and held it up and looked through it, it was blurry?
My 300s vision is perfect. I think Jeff suggested to switch the 2. If it rains today I will. Crow
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One aperture is probably larger than the other.
You can open up the smaller of the 2 with an appropriate drill bit.
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If you do that touch up that hole with some cold gun blue to eliminate any reflected light, or at least help.
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I use a lighter quite often to blacken a sight. Just hold it near the tip of the flame for a second or two. That soot lasts well in an iris. A blade front sight will have to be touched up now and then. I soot the irises on my vernier sights quite often.
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blueing would be good for a freshly drilled and degreased hole. Never thought of soot on an iris, it might have some lubricating properties.
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I actually had to drill out a couple of the irises on my hunting rifles that were a bit small for lower light conditions. I sooted the holes and never had to do it again. The faces of the irises once in awhile. Absolutely no glare!
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What's that rifle? My guess is a Browning/Winchester lo wall. I have one of the big Browning BPCR (black powder cartridge rifle) in 45-70. Big heavy gun 30 inch half octagon half round barrel, globe front sight and a Solue type rear tang sight basically a copy of the 1885 Winchester Hi Wall.
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No need to apologize. I’ve never seen a rifle like that. Just gorgeous. Love the sights.Good eyeYou have a dandy rifle as well! Sorry for sidetracking your thread Crow! View attachment 559731
I’m not into powder burners. Not really familiar. Amazed by the workmanship.
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