I'm in the process of putting a Timney in my "new" Argentine in hopes of going from 13 lbs with enough travel to reach Argentina to a crisp 3-4 pounds. I'm stuck trying to remove the front sight. Any suggestions? I've tried YouTube, but nothing on the cavalry model.

I don't think you need to remove the front sight.

Mine had a set screw under the blade;then it just tapped off with a brass hammer. No solder or such. Others may be different.
Mike

I soaked it overnight in oil and that did the Rick. Now to try to get the trigger pin punched out...

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Originally posted by lost okie:
Mine had a set screw under the blade;then it just tapped off with a brass hammer. No solder or such. Others may be different.
Mike

That was what was needed. I'm still impressed with this 117 year old gun and still haven't shot it.

Won't the fore-end furniture come off without removing the sight?

13 lbs is way outside normal. The military trigger should only be around 5 lbs when clean and lubed. Yes there is a two stage take-up but the let-off should be crisp. I often replace all of the trigger group pins with new and lube. Then polish the sear surfaces.