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Removing JC Higgins model 50 iron sights?

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29 November 2012, 21:18
TC1
Removing JC Higgins model 50 iron sights?
I have a higgins model 50 that I want to remove the iron sights on. I knocked the blades out and there were no screws on the bases so I'm guessing they are soldered on.

I tried a propane torch without any luck. Would a MAPP gas torch with a turbo head work or do I need the big stuff?

Thanks,
Terry


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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?
29 November 2012, 21:22
z1r
You need the big stuff, as I recall, they are brazed on.




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30 November 2012, 05:50
TC1
Thanks Mike.


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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?
30 November 2012, 06:30
JBrown
I would like to buy the rear sight base if you are discarding it.


Jason

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