Ithaca LSA55 made by Tikka

[Bigbubba]

Just acquired one. Needs a lot of TLC. It is missing both front and rear sights

Please advise if you know the answers to any of my questions:

1) Any idea where I can get sights? WGP maybe? other thoughts?
2) What is the thread size that is drilled/tapped for front sight? Maybe I will just plug the front with screws.

3) The dovetail receiver has 2 holes in the front and back. Possibly these are for bases? but they are very small screws.
Is that what they are for? And do you know thread pitch?

4) Know who makes a dovetail base for these? Thanks.

Also; any recommendations on who does a good job of hot blueing?

Pictures shortly.

 

[tiriaq]

The receiver is dovetailed for proprietary bases. The holes are for installing Weaver style flat bottomed bases. If I remember correctly, they use the same base as the Savage 110 rear bridge. 6-48 thread, the standard.
Pretty sure the front sight base uses 6-48 screws.

 

[Bigbubba]

Thank you and after I did more digging I can confirm your memory is correct - Weaver #61 rear also Tikka M55 F&R
thanks again.