Need Help removing the rear sight base on my mosin 91/30

[clayton]

I'm removing the rear sight base on my 91/30 so that i can attach a dovetail to weaver adapter and mount a L.E.R. Scope on it for hunting. i removed the two pins holding it on fairly easily but the base wont budge. i've tried using a hammer and banging it out but don't want to completely ruin it in case i want to use it again in the future. any suggestions? thanks

[Helen Keller]

lemme look at mines real quick


Let it soak in penetrating oil a day or 2.

[slamfire51]

The rear sight you have is pinned.
Since you have the pins removed, take a block of wood and tap the base forward.
It is in a dovetail and this is why it won't come off upwards or side ways.
Let us know it this works.

[Josh Smith]

Hello,

What year is it?

The Russians got it in their heads that silver solder in the rear sight would be a good idea.

Look for that. If you find it, you'll have to risk heating it with gas, or take it to a gunsmith. I personally don't like to heat the barrel up enough in that area to melt the solder.

Regards,

Josh