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31 January 2009, 20:42
M1Tanker
Where to find Maser rear sight and 1909 bottom metal
I am trying to find a complete rear sight for a Mauser project I am doing. I need the complete sight, base, and sleeve. I need it to be like the ones in the photos below. They are the type that have the handguard retainer ring on the front of the base. I also need it to be in really good condition.

I am also in need of a set of hinged 1909 Argentine bottom metal.

I have tried Ebay and Numrich and have not had any luck. Numrich may have the right one but I am not sure exactly which sight it is listed as. If you have anything available or know where I can find them please let me know. I can be reached via PM here ir through email at the address below.

wberger70@hotmail.com








William Berger

True courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. - John Wayne

The courageous may not live forever, but the timid do not live at all.
31 January 2009, 22:51
rgg_7
PM me pls. I've got one from a Mauser....very similar to your picture...ID of the sleeve .765. Guadations on the left 4-20 and on the right 3-19. Solders in place...don't have the little screw otherwise complete.Can't remember what model its off.
01 February 2009, 00:41
budiceale
hey bill. i don't have a complete sight but i do have "the little screw" that's missing from rgg_7's sight. i also have a sight ladder marked in farsi if that's of any use. also i have these, a pair of detachable sling swivels and a front sight protector.



your welcome to it all if you want it.

bruce


blaming guns for crime is like blaming silverware for rosie o'donnell being fat
01 February 2009, 02:38
ikesdad
Bill, If you cant find the Argy bottom metal, Portuguese Verguiero bottom metal is very similar.


......civilize 'em with a Krag
01 February 2009, 05:49
Duane Wiebe
Got a nice one.PM me at duane@customgunandrifle.com
01 February 2009, 06:20
rem721
quote:
Originally posted by ikesdad:
Bill, If you cant find the Argy bottom metal, Portuguese Verguiero bottom metal is very similar.


Nearly identical except for the locking screws and the pad on the floorplate release. However, even more scarce than 1909 bottom metal.
01 February 2009, 09:04
ikesdad
I know there were less made but its not all that commonly known about the interchangeability. I got 2 from a guy in Australia a couple of years ago on the cheap. It seemed that he had a pile of these and I cant remember the name or contact info.


......civilize 'em with a Krag
01 February 2009, 16:39
D Humbarger
William Bill that sight in your photo is not the correct sight for your Argie project. It is a K98K rear sight NOT a 1909 Argie rear sight. I will look & see If I have an Argie rear sight & let you know.



Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station

Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
01 February 2009, 19:52
M1Tanker
quote:
Originally posted by D Humbarger:
William Bill that sight in your photo is not the correct sight for your Argie project. It is a K98K rear sight NOT a 1909 Argie rear sight. I will look & see If I have an Argie rear sight & let you know.



My project is a Mauser Standard Modell not a 1909. The rifle in the photo is an original Standard Modell and it is the correct sight for the rifle. The hinged bottom is just to dress it up a bit.


William Berger

True courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. - John Wayne

The courageous may not live forever, but the timid do not live at all.
01 February 2009, 23:53
D Humbarger
RGR that.



Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station

Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.