New Army front sight

[AR. Hillbilly]

Trying to help a friend. He has a pietta New Army. Has a round post front sight. I believe it’s soldered in.
How can I get it out without ruining the blueing?
Can he order a new one?
He can text me pics if needed. I’ve seen it before.
Octagon barrel I believe. Not an open top.

[Hawg]

The factory pinched sight is pressed in. Did somebody replace it?

[AR. Hillbilly]

The factory pinched sight is pressed in. Did somebody replace it?

No sir he broke the top off of it.

[Hawg]

If it broke off flush with the barrel the only way is to drill it out. You can make a new one out of brass rod or you can get a Uberti front sight and cut a dovetail for it.

[AntiqueSledMan]

I think I would cut a dovetail and install a Uberti sight.

AntiqueSledMan.

[ShotgunDave]

Yep. If it broke off flush with the barrel, you'll have to drill it out. And as Hawg suggests, one can be made from brass rod. I have a post around here somewhere that shows step by step how to solder a rod in and trim it to length. I'll dig it up and post it.

[Shootemup]

I would  dovetail it in elevation  and windage  can both be set fairly  easy that way.

[AR. Hillbilly]

He sent me a pic. It looks like quite a bit sticking out to get a hold of.