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Removing the Iron sights from a CZ 452

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  • 01-08-2012 9:08pm
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    peteshamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭


    I have learned a great deal from the mistakes of others on this forum that I thought I'd let you know about my most recent.

    I got a new scope as my others were stolen from the car last week(bastards!). When I tried to fit it I realied that the back iron sight was in the way. I didn't want to get new mounts as these were pretty high as it was.
    So I asked a few lads at the range how easy it would be to remove it. Oh easy peasy, just pop out the pin that is holding it in place.

    So I got out the hammer and gave it a gentle tap.These taps progressed to heavy slaps very quickly. Nothing! I was at this point in danger of damaging the rifle so I decided to drill out the pin.

    I started drilling when suddenly the sight popped out.

    I then realised that it was not being held in by a pin but hinged on two notches that were forged to the sight.

    I had tried to find info on-line prior to starting this project but to no avail.


    I hope someone else finds this before they start smashing up their rifle!

    See pics enclosed


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    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    That's some kick in the nuts.

    Nearly all sights are designed to be taken off so if it ever comes to the stage where you need a drill i would seriously reconsider before doing anything with it.

    It's been a while but i though CZ sights just needed a little elbow grease. You push down, and back towards the bolt to release the sights. I know the Anschutz slides to the side, but as said it's been a while since i owned a CZ so the memory is not what it should be.

    Are they damaged? IOW will they go back on?
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    peteshamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭peteshamrock


    I think I could fabricate something if I need to put it back on. Kick in the nuts is right!


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    hedzball
    Registered Users Posts: 764 ✭✭✭hedzball


    what model 452 is it??

    ive a 2em (lux i think)

    so they just push off of sorts??..


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    peteshamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭peteshamrock


    Yep. a little pressure on the spring and then it slips off.


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    MarcinG
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭MarcinG


    peteshamrock wrote: »

    I hope someone else finds this before they start smashing up their rifle!

    Someone just did ;) I'm finding my 452 with hawke 5.5-16x44 being almost too big to fit into 5 gun cabinet on its own. So i ordered smaller scope (my shooting skills are too weak to shoot at anything requiring 16x magnification any way). So i hope to remove iron sights and get shorter rings to lower profile of the gun.


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    Deaf git
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭Deaf git


    I have the removable 'bit' of the cz452 sight in a box gathering dust. You are welcome to it.


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