Shotgun Front Sight

[Root66]

How is the front sight on a shotgun barrel typically installed? Threaded? Pressed?

I have a Marlin 55 Goose Gun that I'm thinking of shortening the barrel and would like to remove/reinstall the sight.

[kendog4570]

Do you have a bead, or a rifle type ramp? If it is a ramp, it is soldered on. The factory used hi temp brazing prior to bluing. If a bead, either pressed in or threaded.

[hermosabeach]

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I have only dealt with threaded beads.

As there are a ton of options, pics would help


You can also search on brownells for replacement.

If replacement is threaded, that might be the answer

If yours is pressed, you can order a threaded replacement and the right # drill and tap

[Root66]

It's not a bead. It's kinda between a ramp and a blade. I don't see any outflow around the base that suggests brazing or soldering. Sorry for the focus.

[ar15barrels]

It's not a bead.
It's kinda between a ramp and a blade.
I don't see any outflow around the base that suggests brazing or soldering.

That could be screwed on or spotwelded.
Look for any evidence of a screw being ground off flush inside the bore.

There are also front sights that are glued on.

[kendog4570]

Something very similar to this.





Most likely threaded in. Probably a 3-56 thread. Possibly a 3-48 or 6-48. No matter, you're cutting new threads for the new sight.

Do yourself a favor and determine its location on your barrel, and install the new one co-witnessed with the existing before you cut the barrel.
Final install with 271 or 638 Loctite and kiss the stud inside the barrel with a dremel with a 1/2" sanding drum to make it flush with the bore.

[Root66]

I think I'll take the coward's way and try this:

https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Viz-Sight-Plain-Barrel-Shotgun/dp/B0002INN3G

[kendog4570]

I think I'll take the coward's way and try this:

https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Viz-Sight-.../dp/B0002INN3G

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