Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: Ironhand on July 05, 2021, 12:28:02 AM

Title: Zouave sight
Post by: Ironhand on July 05, 2021, 12:28:02 AM

Does anyone make a tool for removing the rear sight base on a Zouave?  The head of the screw has 2 pin holes in it instead of a slot.

Thanks
IronHand

Title: Re: Zouave sight
Post by: KDubs on July 05, 2021, 09:57:26 AM

Well I know the screw are called snake eyes.
 Requires a spanner screwdriver.
 Not sure what size , they come in #6,#8,#10 etc etc.
 You can find them on Amazon, home stores , tool or auto centers. 
 if you have a pair of C ring pliers you could make those work ??
Good luck.
Kevin
 

Title: Re: Zouave sight
Post by: Winter Hawk on July 05, 2021, 01:35:51 PM

Quote from: KDubs on July 05, 2021, 09:57:26 AM

if you have a pair of C ring pliers you could make those work ??

I believe I have a pair of those which have not been used in 40 years.  I will gladly mail them to you if they will work!

~Kees~

Title: Re: Zouave sight
Post by: Ironhand on July 05, 2021, 08:00:27 PM

Quote from: Winter Hawk on July 05, 2021, 01:35:51 PM

Quote from: KDubs on July 05, 2021, 09:57:26 AM

if you have a pair of C ring pliers you could make those work ??

I believe I have a pair of those which have not been used in 40 years.  I will gladly mail them to you if they will work!

~Kees~

Great. I will PM you.
Ironhand

Title: Re: Zouave sight
Post by: Winter Hawk on July 10, 2021, 10:37:38 PM

PM right back at you.

~Kees~