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Does anyone know of a sight pusher that will work for the Henry buckhorn rear sight? I've looked on the web - no joy. I don't like to do the tap thing, although I have on other guns. I could probably make something, but would prefer a inexpensive commercial one.

Don't know of any, Gunny. I think a homemade pusher would be doable, but you might have to remove the forearm on the Henry to make it work. I've always just used a brass punch and have never had an issue, though some factory dovetail sights can be a real bear to remove. Just depends on the individual gun.

brass punch and patience

Brass punch works well for me...and have often done that work. Have to agree with Henry about "patience." That helps.

Brass punches, proper mallet and a bench vise is pretty much the set up for those dovetailed Henry sights. I'd never done it three months ago, now I've done it a half dozen times. Sometimes, the insert you are putting into the space left on your barrel may take some fitting, so the triangular file that Skinner sells is $20 well spent.

Skinner Safe Sided Triangular file: http://www.skinnersights.com/testimonials_12.html

Alright, it seems my question has been answered. I have everything I need to drift a sight, and know how to do it, so no need to pursue this further. Thanks.