I guess that pretty well sums it up. My friend has an H&R 1871 Buffalo Rifle in .38/55 and wants to put a rear Tang Sight on it that is adjustable for windage and elevation. The rifle is by no means a high-dollar one, so he does not want to spend any high dollar amount on a rear Tang Sight. Any suggestions on what make, model to fit on this particular weapon? Thanks for any help. Tom Purdom

Inlet a steel base into the wrist of the stock and screw on one of the Ukranian Soule-type mid-range rear sights. Go to either Buffalo Arms or Parts Unknown to buy one. They offer reasonable quality for a fair price. The sight should have enough elevation to shoot 300-grain cast loads out to about 800-yards.

Dave

Marbles Tang Sight.
Not really all that cheap, last time I checked they were about $125 where the normal Lyman that is not windage adjustable is about $100.

He will like it.

www.cliffsgunsmithing.com

-Spencer

How strong is that action.Can you shoot 375 win in it ?Its a nice looking gun.

Strong enough for the .270 Win at 65,000psi. Same SB2 frame as the Handi-rifle. The .375 Win is a weenie in comparison to the .270's pressure.
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/saami_pressures.htm

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=4&subcat=6#18

I noticed this Taylor sight on sale at Midway for under $60. It may be what you're looking for.