Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Creedmoor - Manual (Page 3)

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F RONT S IGHT —
1. If there is a front sight already installed on your
rifle, remove the front sight by carefully tapping
the base of the sight from the left to the right
using a hammer and a soft non-marring drift.
2. The vernier front sight is installed with the spirit
level to the rear. Start the base of the sight in the
dovetail from the right side of the barrel.
3. Gently tap the sight base from right to left using a
hammer and a soft non-marring drift until it is
centered in the dovetail.
R EAR S IGHT —
1. Remove the two screws in the top tang of the rifle
buy turning them counterclockwise. When
removing or installing the rear sight assembly, use
a screwdriver of the correct size and be careful not
to mar or gouge the rifle’s finish.
2. Secure the rear sight assembly to the tang of the
rifle using the two screws supplied (Figure 2).
The rear sight assembly features a detent that
securely holds the sight in place during use and
allows it to be folded down rearward for
transportation. In the folded position, the rear sight
FIGURE 2
1: Sight Disk 2: Mounting Screws 3: Windage Knob 4: Rear Tang
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