Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Centerfire - Manual (Page 23)

dovetailed in the barrel. To adjust for windage,
gently move the rear sight to the right or left by
tapping at the dovetail using a wood or fiber dowel or
hammer that will not mar the sight (Figure 14).
If you tap to the right your gun will shoot more to the
right. Moving the rear sight to the left is just as easily
done. Note how much you adjust the sight as you
sight-in your Model 1885. Remember:
• Move the rear sight to the right to shoot farther
to the right on the target.
• Move the rear sight to the left to shoot farther
to the left on the target.
Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend
sight components when adjustments are made.
The front sight bead is also held in a dovetail on the
barrel. It is possible to make windage adjustments by
tapping it to one side or the other, just like the rear
sight. Remember, when adjusting the front sight you
get the opposite results: move to the right and you
shoot more to the left, move the bead to the left and
you’ll shoot more to the right.
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Tap carefully
(Do not mar the
barrel or sight)
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