Procedure to Properly Move a TC Seneca Rear Sight?

[ohiochuck]

Recently acquired a TC Seneca .36 caliber. Also have a TC Seneca .32 cal barrel with no sights.
I want to move the sights from the .36 cal to the .32 Cal.
What is the correct procedure?
Thanks!
Jim

 

[dragnetbill]

You have to remove the elevation adjustment screw (don't lose the spring); you should then be able to pivot the sight up in the base and get access to the screws that hold the base to the barrel.

 

[sqqy14]

You may have to tap out the pin that holds the top section to the base of the sight, then reverse the procedure.

 

[bubba.50]

The heads on those screws are thin & soft. And TC used some kinda industrial strength gorilla glue on their threads so they're easily and frequently broken off. With a proper screwdriver in the slot give it a few good taps with a small hammer to try to loosen the bond.

 

[ohiochuck]

Thanks for the good advise here concerning removing the rear sight
Discovered that there is a difference in spacing

What is the correct direction to push the front sight out?

Found a 3rd variation rear sight with 9/16 inch spacing between holes so should not need to drill.
Thanks!
Jim

 

[Bassdog1]

Jim is it just the rear sight? If so I probably have a sight I would let go. Do you need a Cherokee sight? No need to switch back and forth just asking for trouble. PM me with what you need

 

[renegadehunter]

My TC Renegade front sight drifts out to the right. So holding it as if you're going to shoot it, drive it out to the right.
There is a saying, "knock it RIGHT out, unless you want it LEFT in".
Be aware that putting in a new dovetail sight generally requires a bit of filing. Always file on the sight and not the dovetail in the barrel. A small triangular file is best. Make a couple passes at a time and test fit. A light coating of oil helps too.

 

[kelljp]

Would love to see pictures of the TC Seneca .32 cal, only heard about them. I have 36 and 45 cal but never been near the mythological 32 cal.