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Re: Contender Sights [message #39845 is a reply to message #39843] Tue, 22 December 2015 13:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Crubear is currently offline  Crubear
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the first run of carbine barrels had a single top hat for the forend and a short sight

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Re: Contender Sights [message #39846 is a reply to message #39845] Tue, 22 December 2015 13:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Here's a better full pic of the silly wet sights (2nd style, but the front sight is unique and part of a full set). Notice the ramp of the front sight

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Re: Contender Sights [message #39847 is a reply to message #39846] Tue, 22 December 2015 13:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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These aren't common, but they're a cool option when you find them
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Re: Contender Sights [message #39848 is a reply to message #39847] Tue, 22 December 2015 13:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The standard sights we're seeing now...

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Re: Contender Sights [message #39849 is a reply to message #39848] Tue, 22 December 2015 13:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've seen one of these.... TC Insta-sights
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Re: Contender Sights [message #41943 is a reply to message #39849] Mon, 17 October 2016 13:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Is there compatibility of sights between center fire barrels and muzzleloading barrels?
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Jimmy


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Re: Contender Sights [message #41944 is a reply to message #41943] Mon, 17 October 2016 15:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Talking strictly Encore - I have never seen or held a Contender smoke pole.... NO. The BP Barrels have a larger diameter than the other TC barrels.

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Re: Contender Sights [message #41972 is a reply to message #41944] Thu, 20 October 2016 19:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well, evidently they accept the same 92A weaver base.
And that Gonic GA-90 barrel in .45 cal. shoots real sweet... unbelievably consistant.


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Re: Contender Sights [message #41989 is a reply to message #41972] Mon, 24 October 2016 09:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The screw holes are exactly the same, but if you look down the barrel you'll see that the base is only touching along the edges.

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Re: Contender Sights [message #46108 is a reply to message #41989] Thu, 09 July 2020 11:11 Go to previous message
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You are correct, sir.
I had not noticed that before, having bought the barrel from a member on another site but luckily he had added a thin and tidy layer of what appears to be J B Weld to fill the deficit.
The scope and mount have remained tight and zeroed for many seasons of hunting and shooting.
Thanks for your familiarity of these barrels.


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