Lyman Alaskan "A", "B" Prefix

vandj1318

May 02, 2014 10:43

Hello All,

With regards to the "A" and "B" prefix on some Lyman Alaskan scopes, is there any military connection to the lot that have them? Was there any other reason for it? I've seen arguments both pro and con. Thank you.

Jim

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  nmyers

  May 02, 2014 11:41

  While a few Alaskans were furnished to the War Dept for evaluation, the only versions purchased by the US military (beginning October 1944) were M81 & M82 scopes. That's according to Peter Senich.
  
  Neal

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  vandj1318

  May 02, 2014 13:26

  quote:Originally posted by nmyers
  While a few Alaskans were furnished to the War Dept for evaluation, the only versions purchased by the US military (beginning October 1944) were M81 & M82 scopes. That's according to Peter Senich.
  
  Neal
  
  
  OK, but what was the reason for the prefix?

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  Ray Boone

  May 02, 2014 21:18

  I checked a friends scope and it's an "A" prefix, but since I don't know of a pre A or a B prefix scope for comparison, I don't know what the differences would be- but if someone has a "B", I can get ahold of the "A" and post some pics for comparison.

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  vandj1318

  May 03, 2014 13:07

  Thank you.

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