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Could I ask someone who has a close up pict of an original AA sight mount post a picture for me. I would like to add this to my M53 when I build it and want some ideas on where and how it is mounted. I wonder if they are available for purchase anywhere?

Thanks

RR

I think BRP makes and sells repros of the front AA sight mount.

The 53 I have seems to have a more squared-off depression where the mount would be,not much dif at all.Some pics.Clearer,thanks to GDmoore. ---bil

Thanks again... Bil. Now I know what one looks like and I need to do is find one and put it my M53.

RR

Now I also know what that little piece was in my old 42 kit. It has a little wire clip on it too.

rough
here are some more pictures--i had the same question a wile ago

http://panzer46.net/mg42board/viewtopic ... highlight=

hope this helps

waffen

Thank you,

Bil and Waffendude.

Now does anyone have a picture of the rear AA sight MG42 style? I am curious how it attaches to the frame or sight. I am looking to buy one.

RR

I do have those, complete for $50.00 + S&H. The M53 rear sight base will need to be drilled to install.
FWIW<
Dan

Here is mine attached. There are 3 holes on the left side of the rear sight base. One for the pin and 2 to lock the rear sight up or down. The right side has one large hole.

Thank you so much Dan @ AA and M1 Tanker.

This forum is great I really enjoy it here.

I will be giving you a call Dan and placing an order soon!

RR

So is anyone repoing the front AA sight attachment mountt? So those of us with an M53 barrle shroud can add the front AA sight mount? If so what would be the best way to add the mount drill and rivet/screw or weld?

joshk98k wrote:I think BRP makes and sells repros of the front AA sight mount.

2nd post bro

Hell I am blind today, read the whole thread and got to the bottom and missed/forgot it! My bad sorry.

joshk98k wrote:I think BRP makes and sells repros of the front AA sight mount.

I couldn't find it on their site, is this a special order or is it still available?

Has anyone completed this little conversion? If so how, did you drill then rivet? What size bit? ANy help would be awesome.

Vik,

I ended up getting just the hardware (Spring included) that had alread been removed from a WW2 receiver. But then I just up and bought a reg. WW2 receiver that already had the front AA sight attached. So I put it on the back burner.

But I am sure that someone has installed one onto a Post receiver and I too would be interested in finding out how they did it.

But I tell you a great place to get the rear AA Sight (Complete) is Dan with Angolia Armory!!!! Great guy and good price. RR

tony wrote:

joshk98k wrote:I think BRP makes and sells repros of the front AA sight mount.

I couldn't find it on their site, is this a special order or is it still available?

Just so you all know, I emailed BRP and they had sold original AA front sight mounts, but are now sold out. Now what?

Sounds to me like someone needs to start making this fairly simple part!

RR

so what holds the sight in, a clip? I think I can make the base from tubing and a piece of flat bar stock and weld it together. But I have no idea what holds it in. Anybody?

A spring that comes together with two scissor like strait peices that ............aaaaa I dont know how to describe it!

Tony,

I will take some very good pictures and send them to you......ok. I will also post some on here.

RR