Lyman sight

dodge69

July 30, 2017 08:41

I bought a box of odd gun parts at a public auction. Amoung the parts is a Lyman receiver sight marked 48WH, also has 035 marked on it. Where can I find out what gun this will fit?

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  dodge69

  July 30, 2017 08:41

  I have a Lyman U38 receiver sight. Does anyone know what it fits?

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  Bert H.

  July 30, 2017 09:08

  Jerry,
  
  There should be more than just an "A" stamped on the underside of the sight base. The "A" will usually be preceded by a "1" or a "2", and indicates the improved sight with the side mounted locking lever. Lyman did not use an "A" application code.

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  dodge69

  July 30, 2017 09:29

  Thanks Bert, After cleaning it off and used a magnifier I found I was looking at it wrong and it is a DA. It was on a model 94 take down 32 special according to your RED BOOK a 1915 production year. I think I have already sent you your information for your survey. When I flip it up it goes way to much forward.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  book. When I flip it up it goes way to much forward

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  pip5255

  July 30, 2017 09:56

  the D indicates Winchester model 94 and the A indicates locking lever according to vintage sight codes.
  
  http://vintagesights.com/apps/blog/entries/show/4339619-lyman-sight-code
  
  not being upright indicates the tang sight has an internal problem, I would try soaking it in a cleaner and then soak it in a lubricant, I also would work it back and forth a few times when cleaning and lubricating and it should return to normal.

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  Bert H.

  July 30, 2017 10:34

  quote:Originally posted by pip5255
  the D indicates Winchester model 94 and the A indicates locking lever according to vintage sight codes.
  
  http://vintagesights.com/apps/blog/entries/show/4339619-lyman-sight-code
  
  not being upright indicates the tang sight has an internal problem, I would try soaking it in a cleaner and then soak it in a lubricant, I also would work it back and forth a few times when cleaning and lubricating and it should return to normal.
  
  
  In this case, the "A" does not indicate the locking lever. Lyman used both a "D" and a "DA" application code. The correct application code for the Model 1894 in 32 W.S. is the "DA".
  
  "D" = Winchester Model 1894, 32-40 & 38-55 calibers, and Winchester Model 1892 all calibers.
  
  "DA" = Winchester Model 1894, 25-35 WCF, 30 WCF & 32 Winchester Special calibers, Model 53, 25-20 & 32-20 calibers, Model 55 & 64, 25-35 WCF, 30 WCF & 32 Winchester Special calibers, and Model 65 25-20 & 32-20 calibers.

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