[Legess]

Hello guys and gals. I'm new to this form and I'm hoping I can find a answer about the 1911 I got from my dad. When I got it, I noticed that it had no front or rear sights. I have taken it to three places trying to find sights for it and no one can find anything. The notch for the rear sight is huge. In all the pictures I've found online, none of them have a real sight recess this big. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Swift1]

Just speculation, maybe Eliasson targets taken off and on the way to Red Dot mount?

 

[Sinister/AMU6]

Looks like an older Novak sight cut:

You can fit either fixed or adjustables:

 

[whig]

Contact Wayne Novak and his company in Parkersburg, WV. His gun smiths will be able to help you out and maybe re-install a sight that fits this cut. I live nearby and have had them do lots of work for me and stop and chat with Wayne once in a while.

Novaks Inc

Novak's Custom Handgun Website Main Page

www.novaksinc.com

 

[RickB]

Or an old, low-mount Micro, the dovetail for which was the "basis" for the low-mount Novak, but don't know how interchangeable they may be.

 

[Legess]

Thank you guys. I will check your suggestions out .

Looks like an older Novak sight cut:

You can fit either fixed or adjustables:

Dude, you are the best. I have been looking for months. Will definitely contact them.

 

[dsk]

Or an old, low-mount Micro, the dovetail for which was the "basis" for the low-mount Novak, but don't know how interchangeable they may be.

I'm more inclined to believe that's what it is.

Micro Sights 3-P Post Front .200/ Rear Combo Colt 1911 Government Commander MKIV | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Micro Sights 3-P Post Front .200/ Rear Combo Colt 1911 Government Commander MKIV at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[1saxman]

Okay, now let's see the whole thing. Looks like it might be a blued M1911A1.

 

[Jim Watson]

I am betting Low Mount Micro, paying a hundred bucks to machine for a different fixed sight is a relatively recent fad. But it has sure made Wayne a lot of money.

If so, you are at the mercy of eBay, Micro has been out of business for years.
LOW mount Micro, there is a standard Micro that will not fit.

 

[Sinister/AMU6]

The benefit to using a low-mount Micro was the gunsmith didn't have to drill and tap the elevation screw hole -- it was all in the base of the sight.

 

[longarm]

May check Kensight, too.

And then, Kensight Novak cuts.

 

[kopcicle]

Needs more cowbell picks