Need help, please. Took my 1967 M39 to the range today for the first time. I've had it for several months, it looks great. Started out shooting about 2 feet to the left at 200 yards. Adjusted the front sight as far as possible to the left, but still could not get it on the gong without holding far to the right. Finally realized, the front sight base/ears assembly is "canted" to the right - when the rear sight is level, the right front sight ear is about 1/8" lower than the left, like it is trying to slide to the right.
How can this be corrected? Would correcting it destroy the bluing in that area or affect the barrel? We have a gunsmith in my area, but sadly, from previous experience, I would not trust him to fix this.
Have any of you experienced this? I have a few other late date M39s that are very accurate, but it seems like this one must have never been test fired or the problem would have been obvious. I would sincerely appreciate your suggestions on what, if anything, I should do about this. Returning it to the seller is not an option, as I have had this for at least 6 months or more.
Thanks in advance!
How can this be corrected? Would correcting it destroy the bluing in that area or affect the barrel? We have a gunsmith in my area, but sadly, from previous experience, I would not trust him to fix this.
Have any of you experienced this? I have a few other late date M39s that are very accurate, but it seems like this one must have never been test fired or the problem would have been obvious. I would sincerely appreciate your suggestions on what, if anything, I should do about this. Returning it to the seller is not an option, as I have had this for at least 6 months or more.
Thanks in advance!