Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Rimfire - Manual (Page 12)

point of impact, use your fingers to lift up on the
blade and slide the elevator rearward. Adjusting the
sight to make your gun shoot lower is just the
opposite — move the elevator forward. Remember:
• Move the blade up to shoot higher.
• Move the blade down to shoot lower.
R IGHT OR LEFT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENTS —
On most Model 1885 sights, the entire rear sight is
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 15).
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.
All sight adjustments — of course — are a matter of
trial and error. Remember, it is usually necessary to
reset your sights when you change type or even brand
of ammunition.
Front and rear sight dovetails should be snug.
S IGHT PICTURE —
The correct sight picture for the sights on your Model
1885 is with the front bead resting in the U-shaped
notch in the sight blade. The bead itself should rest
directly under the point of impact (Figure 16).
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Lift up on the notch holder and move the elevator
forward or rearward with your fingers
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Tap carefully
(Do not mar the
barrel or sight)