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Author Topic: Zouave sight  (Read 1992 times)

Offline Ironhand

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Zouave sight
« 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
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Re: Zouave sight
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Zouave sight
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2021, 01:35:51 PM »
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!

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Offline Ironhand

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Re: Zouave sight
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2021, 08:00:27 PM »
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
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Offline Winter Hawk

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Re: Zouave sight
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2021, 10:37:38 PM »
PM right back at you.

~Kees~
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