2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 23, 2015 19:41:30 GMT -5
i received several questions from CYMA carbine owners wanting to replace the stamped steel, post war looking site with either a replica or home made WW2 era "L" peep site. I have a carbine that could use the update and I have a home made L peep site so I will take pictures of the process. This is an extremely simple conversion project. dracul offered to post the pictures upon receipt from me!
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Dracul
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Post by Dracul on Mar 23, 2015 20:14:52 GMT -5
Got the words and pics from 2ndBat
The CYMA Springer Carbine as it arrives is really a replica of an M2 POST WAR Carbine with features not introduced until so late in the war that few if any saw service. We discussed elsewhere how to shorten the clips and remove the bayonet lug but another worthwhile and simple conversion calls for replacing the Korean War vintage stamped rear site with a WW2 "L" peepsite. removing the CYMA site is quite simple. Remove the long side screw with a phillips head screw driver. You will have to hold the elevation knob on the reverse side as you do so. When removing the elevation knob keep it horizontal as there is a tiny ball bearing that will otherwise get lost. Also note the tiny spring that provides tension to the range ladder. once pulled out the range ladder lifts right out exposing a small verticle screw. Remove this screw and the sight housing comes right off. I reassemble the site to prevent losing the tiny parts. This removed site is very close toan M1903A3 Springfield site and is excellent for use on that project saving you typically $20.00 to $30.00! I then install the L peep site which can be a real part or one fabricated from ABS plastic. I glue it into place with either ABS or general adhesive. either type of glue provides a very solid contact. Once solidly in place I drill a couple tiny holes centered in the L peep sites side walls for added detail. Good luck with the project
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