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When your factory front bead is chewed up, too short, or just hard to pick up in the field, this Williams gold bead front sight is a clean fix. It pairs a thin, nearly invisible blued steel blade with a machined brass bead, so your eye lands right on the gold dot instead of fighting a chunky sight. That .570" height gives you plenty of room to dial in a proper zero, and the polished brass really pops against dark targets and shaded woods.
The medium designation refers to the blade width, which runs .340" to slip into common factory ramps found on rifles like Marlin and Remington. It rides in a nominal 3/8" dovetail, the industry standard, so it's a natural swap for a wide range of lever guns and other dovetailed rifles. As with most dovetail sights, a little minor fitting may be needed to get a snug, drift-to-zero fit.
There's a reason the classic gold bead has stuck around for decades. It doesn't rely on batteries, fiber rods, or anything that can break, and it draws the eye fast in daylight and mixed light. The 1/16" bead is a nice middle ground, big enough to find quickly but fine enough for accurate shot placement on game and paper.
Williams Gun Sight has been building rifle and shotgun sights out of Davison, Michigan since 1926, and this streamlined bead is a good example of their no-nonsense approach. If you like iron sights done right and want a bright, durable aiming reference without the fuss, this one earns its spot up front.
The medium blade width is .340", which is sized for common factory ramps like those on Marlin and Remington rifles. It seats in a standard 3/8" dovetail, so it works across a broad range of lever guns and other dovetailed rifles. Measure your existing sight and dovetail before ordering to confirm the height and width match your setup.
It's designed to fit the industry standard 3/8" dovetail, but like most dovetail sights it may need a little minor fitting to get a proper snug fit. A light pass with a fine file on the base and a sight pusher or brass punch usually does the trick. Go slow so you can still drift it left or right to zero.
Height is measured from the bottom of the dovetail to the top of the bead, and .570" is on the taller end of the range. Taller front sights generally lower your point of impact, so your correct height depends on your barrel, rear sight, and how the gun currently shoots. If you're replacing a bent or wrong-sized bead, match the original height when possible.
A gold bead is simple and rugged, with no fiber rods to snap or fade over time, and the polished brass draws your eye quickly in daylight. It's a great classic look for lever guns and hunting rifles where reliability matters. If you mostly shoot in low light, a fiber optic front might suit you better, but for all-around daytime use the gold bead is hard to beat.
| UPC | 053506016532 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 001653 |
| Color | Gold |
| Style | Bead |
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