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418Steve Ex Member	Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Aug 25^th, 2010 at 8:46am	Print Post
	Any one know of a source? I need 2--believe they are 5X40 (1/8" dia.) thread. Oval, slotted head. Either used or perhaps a source for new gun screws like them as well? (don't care for Numrich--too hard to figure out what they have and the condition) Thanks,


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418Steve Ex Member	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #1 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 11:31am	Print Post
	Thanks!


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creedmoormatch Ex Member	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #2 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 2:36pm	Print Post
	Quote: Oval, slotted head. Thanks, Hi Steve, Yes, CPA does in fact have the 5-40 threaded screws that fit the two mounting holes in the tang of the J. Stevens " Favorite " rifles, however, they will not be with an oval head, as you suggest. The correct head for that application will be a Fillister head. As an alternative source, may I suggest you contact the Brownells Co. where a quantity of that particular screw may be had for approximately 1/3 of the price charged elsewhere. Creedmoormatch


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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2255 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #3 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 8:35pm	Print Post
	Quote: Quote: Oval, slotted head. Thanks, Hi Steve, Yes, CPA does in fact have the 5-40 threaded screws that fit the two mounting holes in the tang of the J. Stevens " Favorite " rifles, however, they will not be with an oval head, as you suggest. The correct head for that application will be a Fillister head. As an alternative source, may I suggest you contact the Brownells Co. where a quantity of that particular screw may be had for approximately 1/3 of the price charged elsewhere. Creedmoormatch The screw head is not likely to fit...the diameter will be too small. David

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418Steve Ex Member	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #4 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 9:33pm	Print Post
	Creedmoormatch, Thanks for the tip on the filister head! I usually get an order up for Brownells and / or Midway about once a month Will use your advice for sure Thanks again Steve


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slumlord44 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2850 Location: Lebanon, Illinois 62254 Joined: Dec 21^st, 2007	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #5 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 11:01pm	Print Post
	I have used the ones from CPA. I used them on original Stevens sights and Lyman sights. Screw head diameter is right for the Lyman but too large for the Stevens. Had to turn the head down to fit the Stevens. Battery drill and file works if you are like me and don't have a lathe. I am not sure what the correct screw head profile is for the Lyman and Stevens sight screws. The CPA's function ok and look ok to me.


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418Steve Ex Member	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #6 - Aug 26^th, 2010 at 6:52am	Print Post
	Lots of input--it's a Lyman sight, so I'll probably go with CPA. I'll measure the holes and ask them too. Thanks all!


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Green_Frog Frequent Elocutionist Offline "It ain't easy being green" ASSRA Life #281 Posts: 4164 Location: Lynchburg, VA Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #7 - Aug 26^th, 2010 at 12:06pm	Print Post
	Steve, All of the oriiginal Lyman tang sight screws I have ever seen have had a sort of oval head, usually a little smaller and perhaps thinner than normal. YMMV Froggie


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bulldog1935 Ex Member	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #8 - Aug 26^th, 2010 at 1:29pm	Print Post
	If you can spec the screw and take a few measurements, Joe at (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) can make you anything you want. He does great work and doesn't charge much.


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418Steve Ex Member	Re: Source for tang sight screws for a Favorite? Reply #9 - Aug 26^th, 2010 at 2:52pm	Print Post
	Holy smokes! (I know--dating myself) Yet more options! OK, will consider all options. Thanks everyone,


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