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December 9, 2020
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Recently got the chance to pick up a .44, 8 inch barrel for a good price. The gun had a scope mounted on it, and someone had removed the rear sight. This is an older model gun, that needs the larger rear sight.
Does anyone know where I could find one for it? Either original or after market. I would really like to be able to shoot this gun, without the scope.
thanks,
Jim
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February 24, 2013
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eBay has lots of parts for these guns. I mean tons!
December 9, 2020
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i looked there, but was not able to find any rear sights for the large frame revolvers. was hoping someone would know a dealer, or have something they wanted to sell.
thanks
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February 24, 2013
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Maybe give Numrich a look: https://www.gunpartscorp.com
Model 40 is a supermag, this should fit, correct?
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March 25, 2013
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YES!!! Same as large frame 44. I would grab it, YESTERDAY, if I needed one😏
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December 7, 2020
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RichardDW here on the forum may have some left in Parts or For Sale Column.
By saying Large Frame Rear Sight, you are referring to the one with the screw further back? The newer Large Frames use the same as Small Frame if I am not mistaken.
August 28, 2009
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Scout728 said
By saying Large Frame Rear Sight, you are referring to the one with the screw further back? The newer Large Frames use the same as Small Frame if I am not mistaken.
This is correct.....the "older" .44's used a sight with the elevation screw mounted further to rear of the sight. Here is a thread on it showing the difference between the two. If it's an older .44, you probably need the sight that Kurt mentioned but make sure you verify it.
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/parts-and-service/rear-sights-1/
There is one exception to be aware of (one of the many in the DW world). I have only seen 2 of these, the 2 that I picked up from a former DW board member. The large-frame .44 and .41 were fitted with a more robust sight made by Iron Sight Gun Works. Here is a thread on it back from 2010.
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/revolvers/rear-sight-1/
December 9, 2020
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Thanks so much!! I was on the Numerich site earlier, but could not find that sight. I just bought it. It did not say if it came with the mounting screw or spring. but at least I have the sight coming in now.
This is my first .44 DW. I have wanted one for years.
Thanks,
Jim
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