I have an Early model 99 F, (1924 manufactured) with the Integral front sight....I believe it's known as the "short" version bead.

I just won a near mint Redfield 80-L aperture rear sight, and I'm not a fan of bead sights. I want a front blade sight that gives off a nice squared off crisp post, to work with the rear aperture sight. Did Savage offer a replacement blade front sight that I simply unscrew the bead, and pop in a squared blade? Here is the current front sight.

thanx Or do i need to get some sheet metal, and start cutting/filing?