Marlin 1894 44 Mag Sight Replacement

[lshel]

I have a Marlin 1894 that I would like to install adjustable sights. I have seen several complaints from people who have bought differt sight sets where the front sight is too high and they can't get enough adjustment down on rear sight to get rifle to print on target at 50 or 100 yds. I was hoping to find a fiber optic sight set. Has anyone installed adjustable sights on there Marlin 1894 or Marlin 336 with the ramped front sight and have sighted gun in after installation. If so what kind, manufacture and approximate price range. Thanks

[McGarrett]

I got one of these Williams peep sights for my 1894CS .357, I did not get the front sight, just the rear, but this comes with both. I need to practice more with it to get as good as I was with the factory sights. I was just not used to a peep sight. Very good quality and easy install.

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/799753/williams-fp-336-set-receiver-peep-sight-with-front-fire-sight-marlin-336-1894-installs-at-rear-scope-mounting-holes-aluminum-black

[lshel]

Thanks McGarrett, I checked with Midway and they are out of stock with the ones that includes front fiber optic sight. They are to notify me when back in stock.

[McGarrett]

You're welcome. I don't know about you but the 1894 is probably up at the top of my list as my favorite most fun to shoot firearm. I bought mine at a gun show in Knoxville about 7 years ago and I love it.

[gregintenn]

I bought a Williams Foolproof aperture rear sight for mine, and left the factory front sight in place. This works well for me.

 

I do not care for fiber optic sights, and certainly not on a classic lever gun.

[McGarrett]

I left my factory front sight alone on my 1894 and just put the Williams on the rear. Ishel mentioned fiber optic and I saw that Midway had the package either way.

 

I currently have mine back with the rear factory sight. I need to put the peep sight back on it and try it out some more. There's just something about the old leverguns.

[1madss]

I'm still using the factory sights on my 1894. I usually have problems seeing iron sights but for some odd reason I can see the sights on my 1894 pretty well. I did go with a Skinner peep on my 39a. I had read that some needed to replace their front sight when using the Skinner, but it worked well with my factory front sight with the hood removed. With one full turn of adjustment left it is dead on at 50 yrds with most ammo. Not a fiber optic but I thought I would mention another option. I am considering going with one on my 1894 as it works so well on the 39a.

[lshel]

I bought a Williams peep sight with fiber optic front thru Amazon, that was delivered today. Installed this evening with no problems. I'll take her out to sight in tomorrow or Monday.

[McGarrett]

Let us know how it works out. Amazon is hard to beat. If I find something on another site I usually check Amazon to see if they have it cheaper.

[Handsome Rob]

I've had a Skinner sight installed on my 336/.44 It requires a taller front sight, but it's by far & away the best you can get.......and it's for sale ;)

[Handsome Rob]

I even have the original ramped front, taller blade installed & sighted with the Skinner. It's included :D