Skinner peep sights on marlin 1894

[mrsmitty]

Anyone install one of these sights on a marlin? Did you have to get a different front sight post or the factory one work just fine?

 

[stewbud]

I put a Lyman globe sight (#17) on my Marlin 1894 when I installed the Skinner aperture sight on the receiver.

It has interchangeable inserts so you can tailor the sight picture for the game you play.

 

[gunlaker]

I put a Lyman globe sight (#17) on my Marlin 1894 when I installed the Skinner aperture sight on the receiver.

It has interchangeable inserts so you can tailor the sight picture for the game you play.

I did the same on mine. It's 10x better than the original sight for me, sight picture wise.

I don't remember whether the original front sight works well on the 1894's, but when I had a Skinner on my 1895 guide gun the factory front sight was way to low to be useful.

Chris.

 

[Canuck44]

I have Skinner peeps on my two 1892's. They work alright and much better than the traditional rear sights.

Take Care

Bob

 

[ginsingjones]

Only way to know for sure is to shoot with the new rear sight.
Order one of his front sights at the same time. Order a taller one than your original front sight.
If it works with the factory sight, great.
If not Install the skinner front sight and file it down to the correct POI.
If you dont like the square top Patridge style sight at least you will know the hight you need.

 

[mrsmitty]

I ordered the winged skinner a week or so ago I should have it by early next week since it’s already through customs and on it’s way here