I might have posted those before. It does make a big difference on both ends of the day with low light. The hand fitting does concern me, as an undersized slide will be loose, although Id be more than happy to hone a slightly oversized, orphaned slide to fit. WebProduct #: 278103 Manufacturer #: 3572088 UPC #: 011516320889 List Price: $134.95 Our Price: $103.99 Special Offer Available Ships today from MidwayUSA When will it arrive? Below are photos of two Lyman 48WJS sights. Lyman sight information that was in a chart that may have been included in the Lyman catalog No.28. Strobels book does not go into sufficient detail to answer the question. I have one that I am not using but hate to part with it. as noted target or smaller peeps on a target gun like my AR 15 are very precise to the order that I can get most of my shots around 3-4 inches at 600 yards if the wind doesn't get me. Actually game at beyond 200 is not hard at all if you get to understanding a few things and adjust your poa. no worries about snow, rain, scope failure. I mistyped the .35-50 is supposed to be .38-50 (rem), a caliber that I think I like the best of the bunch but have never owned. Trouble is, seems theres a big premium for those with target knobs, and Id prefer the coin slot screws. The 30-30 choice goes without saying. Sold. It will group 3 or 4 inches at 100 yds and he's shot deer with it. lyman 48 for sale | eBay . New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Chambered in .30 GOVT06. Free shipping for Well see what they show. I can still do it,but get eye strain quicker. Interestingly the accompanying description states The knobs for windage and elevation are large and newly designed. So it would appear pre-war 1940 is the introductory year for the new knob. WebLyman Sights Receiver Sights | Gun Parts Corp. Category Gun Sights & Components Lyman Sights & Components Receiver Sights Receiver Sights Sort by: Click Spring, If you check out some of the alternatives, and then go for a .357 max well, at least you looked, and that's good enough. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Rifle Parts. So it would appear I have the correct and possibly original Lyman 48 W sight for the 54. Sights for your Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 pre64win.com Bump! Lyman 48 Wjs Rifle Sight, Gun Sights Or Parts, Lyman 57 WJS Receiver Sight For Winchester M 70, Lot Of 2 Lyman 57 WJS Micrometer Receiver Sights With Brackets And Front, Lyman 57 WJS Sight Base With Mounting Screws, LYMAN 48 WJS Micrometer Receiver Sight Winchester 54 & 70 Remington 721. WebLyman 48 Wjs Receiver Sight Auction: 9206883 GunAuction.com / All Items For Sale / Optics / Collectible https://www.gunauction.com/buy/9206883 Meet the Seller shureshot Location (State): Arizona (AZ) Member For: 22 Years 0 Months Options Ask Seller a Question Seller's Feedback Shureshot Auctions AUCTION CLOSED SOLD FOR: $65.00 The range officer said they could shoot possibles with their set-ups so I guess the limiting factor is you as the shooter. The only Lyman listed as available for that model in 1936 was the #48WJ or WJs, there were three variations, the second being about in your time frame. Sort of. Thetall, narrow-band knurlingstyle is shown in the 48WJS photo. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. So if you dont mind, what is the S/N (more or less) of your rifle and is it like the top photo or the bottom? Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. The first pub provides no additional clarification. I took mule deer, whitetails, antelope and elk with that rifle. WJS Win: 54*, 70 Std. We're sorry, midwayusa.com requires JavaScript and it appears to be disabled. Dual-Folding Leaf Rear Sights for .375 H&H Rifle, Lyman 16A Folding Leaf Rear Sight for Featherweight Rifles, Lyman 16B Folding Leaf Rear Sight for Standard Rifles, Marble 69 Folding Rear Sight for Featherweight Rifles, Marble 69 Folding Rear Sight for Standard Rifles. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. This ORIGINAL Type 48WJS Lyman sight will also fit theSavage model 110 and Weatherby Mark 5 rifles. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. Lyman 48 WJS Receiver Sights For Pre-War Model 70s My old pre-war model 70 has a Lyman receiver sight "base only". Lyman 48 WJS Receiver Sight $299. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be installed by our highly trained gunsmiths. I am including photo of the 54 together with the 70 SG. Top adjustment knob has been modified but sight still works perfectly. There is also mention (in Winchester catalogs) of a Lyman 48 WJ (not WJS) for late M54s, but Ive no idea what distinguishes a 48W from a 48WJ (or 48WJ from 48WJS for that matter). $136.00 Item Id: st9873 Shipping Weight: 0.04lbs 0 - Available Origin: Lyman Original Sight This item is temporarily unavailable. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. and Lyman 1940 Gun Sights No. As far as I know the threads didnt change until the 60-point slide (with the different knobs) came along in about 1940. Lyman 48 WH Receiver Sight - Late Style $429. If you dont find one here, try eBay. Lyman 48WJS Receiver Sights For Post-War Model 70s - Guns My buddy has a Williams on his Winchester .32-20. Apparently by NLT 1940 Lyman had again improved the design. WebMidwest Gun Works specializes in quality gun parts, shooting accessories, firearms and firearm service for most major manufacturers including Browning, Winchester, FN This sight is in good condition mechanically I'm pretty sure it has never been mountedthat being said it has gotten some rust on it in the box as you can see in the pictures. As far as I can I call coyotes so most shots are inside 150 yards. Just my 2 pennies. I have I don't have any pictures and my digital camera needs a new battery. If the change was introduced before the war was it late 30s or early 40s? aj020204, you have two of the best on your list, the 30-30 and the 308. On a lever gun. That's part of the question right? I've had three Marlin lever actions with peep sights. Mostly, I think (but need to check and confirm) the change related to the 60 point slide that went along with a change in the threads in the elevation screw. WebLyman 48 WJS Receiver Sights For Pre-War Model 70s Description: Lyman 48 WJS receiver sights for Pre-War Winchester Model 70s. Clarence is right, of course. Their track records are pretty peachy for that sort of thing. Pre-war or post-war? We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. As far as I can see both the sight and receiver block are marked C 44, which I believe may be a production stamp. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. The catalog does not show the 48 WJS but does show an illustration for the 48 W on a Winchester 54 with the later style elevation knob (as right in your photo) on a long slide. You want the 48 WJS sight for the Model 70, according to the book Old Gunsights & Rifle Scopes by Nick Stroebel (Gun Digest Books, 700 East State Street, lola, WI 54990, 715/445-2214, www.gundigestbooks. I'm also nostalgic for doing the things the old fashion way. Does anyone have one for sale? On my muzzle loader,I typically took the aperature out and shot just using the threaded hole when hunting. Ditto, Ive been trying to find the answer to that same question. Joined: Jul 2009. Still in the hunt for this sight, but getting closer. please look at the pictures carefully to understand the condition and ask any questions before bidding. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. This is hard b/c of all the stock swapping and upgrading that has gone on over the years Currently, it looks like the change occurred pretty darned early in production, like sometime in 1938. Winchesters catalogs/brochures for 1937 clearly show the48WJS with the older style knobs, while describing the sight as new for the M70. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Often there is a single W stamped on the back side of the block where it cannot be seen with the sight installed. In any event, this style 48W was more common on the M54. Link/Page Citation Q: I've got a Winchester Model 70, made in 1946. Those are all good enough reasons. 10% Off SALE PENDING. 1/4 min. Lot - LYMAN 48 WJS RECEIVER SIGHT - bradfords If our man practices and uses a blade front, he may surprise himself. I'm thinking about putting a peep/ghost ring type sight (XS, Williams, etc.) In other words one that "clicks" when you adjust it. The .38-72, .38-70, .35-50, .38-55, .38-56 would all do it easily. For your purposes, they are all nearly ideal, making large holes on both ends of any deer around. What I like most about hunting with a peep sight is that it requires I align the sights. I guess what I'm saying is that using peep or iron sights requires a little more thought and skill which I find more satisfying when the hunt is over. . Thanks for that!!! Lyman 48 WJS receiver peep sight???? - 24HOURCAMPFIRE Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. com). So parts from one of those will not work with your 48W block. I have no clue, but will mention that WACA member and Collector magazine editor Brad Dunbar has studied the sights Winchester used, and has a fair number of the Lyman catalogs. Lyman Sights Receiver Sights | Gun Parts Corp. - Numrich Gun Parts View estimated shipping costs, delivery windows, and return policies at a glance. GF1 # 12560836 01/18/18. One with Target knobs; one with However the 1940 sight catalog lists the No. The slide is long gone and Ive since updated the scope, but Ive got an itch to switch it back to irons, but cant tell for sure which slide I should be looking for. But on Gunbroker a guy has one exactly the same as mine, only mine has the disc peep on it. A couple years ago I bought a 1927 M54 1st Standard Rifle with Lyman 48W from Dave Morris as a Christmas present for my Brother. Fits Winchester 54, 70 std. WebGet the most out of your rifles and firearms by using Lyman Sights. As far as the aperture goes I use the small one for sitting or on a bench and take it out or use a bigger aperture if I'm walking. Lyman Sights | Target Sights | Lyman Products Cornell does not list 1937, 1938, 1939 Lyman sight catalogs. WTB Lyman 48WH receiver sight | Winchester Swap Meet | Forum I'm hopeful that GF1 found his sight. The date the early 48WJS knobs changed to the later style is not clear to me. WebLyman 48 WJS receiver sight as pictured. Thought I might have one in the Lyman box, but it's a 57W. Do yourself a favor and get a peep with a positive adjustment. Lyman Receiver Sight View the best collection of how-to gunsmithing videos in the industry. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. so if my eyes are fairly sharp and I know how to shoot and have a rifle capable of it..cleanly taking a deer sized animal at 150-200 yards shouldn't be too big a stretch for something like a williams sight.. That's good to know. That would definitely make the change pre-war and no later than 1940. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. *, Super Grade Rem 721*, 722* WH Win: 70 Natl Match*, Target Grade* F, FH Win: 52* All models except Flat Top (might be F above FH, not F or FH) HVA that the threads on the 48W and 48WJS long slides (and the 48WJS with the cut-off 75-point slide) are the same. The 70 SG, serial 15471, has Griffin & Howe scope mount with pre-War Lyman Alaskan scope thus I cant insert the Lyman 48 WJS aperture arm without scope removed. I can usually get within a hundred yards of most big game animals I hunt. I did VERY well with the barrel sights (ladder) on my Sharps at 508 yards. The accompanying illustration shows the sight with the newer knob with what appears to be the 60 point elevation scale (illustration not clear), same as the right sight in photo in your first post. As I said in my original post, I wasn't sure what would be realistic to expect from a sight like that. USMC LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE (LAV) - National Defense Last Saturday there was a guy at our local gun range with blackpowder rifles. If you are a reloader and I think you said you were, check out. Rimfire 22 Marked "H", Redfield Receiver Target Rifle Sight Winchester Remington? This amount is subject to change until you make payment. I have enough confidence in them that I felt perfectly comfortable using one on a "once in lifetime" sheep hunt when I drew a tag here in Montana last year. WebLyman Lyman Lyman designs a wide selection of gun parts to help you service your firearm as well as many sights that fit a number of models. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, VINTAGE LYMAN 48 WJS MICROMETER RECEIVER SIGHT, Excellent almost new with mounting screws. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All of which killed game. I much prefer the handling characteristics of a rifle unscoped than scoped. I need a scope with my eye sight however those rifles that have open sights with a Lyman Peep Site installed, sure make things a lot easier to focus on and see something On peeps- with either an XS or Williams rear and a good post style front I am capable to 200 yards and I'm no amazing shot. Both sights have matching assembly numbers. These sights can get pricey on eBay, especially the 48W, but they do turn up now and again. I've taken a few out to 250 as well. WebMidwayUSA.com sells Just About Everything for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors; our Nitro Express provides Super-Fast, Low-Cost Shipping. on a Marlin for deer hunting. This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. There are many older cartridges that are just as great today as ever. Lyman 48 WJS Receiver Sight for Pre war Winchester Whos penny-pinching idea was that? I watched an Army team compete in a 1K match with peeps on their M14's. Finding a separate long-slide would be difficult enough, but if you did, it might not fit exactly right, becausethey were individually fitted to their basesthats why they havea ser. Lyman Have to check. Lyman 48 Receiver sight Sight Further to MD and Eremicus posts..I would consider building a new lightweight rifle with aperture sights if the synthetic stock makers offered a low comb stock so the sights don't have to be mounted rediculously high ruining the natural pointing characteristics. Lyman 57 WJS Reciever Sight, With Insert NICE!! 48 Sight Manual and Lyman 1940 Gun Sights No. But, I believe your condemnation of peep sights to be un-warranted. You are using an out of date browser. I hunt quite a bit with two equivalent cartridges, the 303 and 300 Savages. Matching assembly numbers for both sights. As you note Stroebels book does not provide that level of detail. My Model 54, serial 27098A, has the knob per your photo (I had never looked closely and thought it was like the newer knob, similar but not the same). What is the distance between the front edge of the fore end sling swivel base and the back of the bakelite for end tip: On the earliest M70 SGs the stock was like the top photo (S/N 3748; .30 GOVT06). He's about $100 high for the opener on that unit. This item will come in the original box with everything you see in the pictures, it is sold as is.Thanks for looking, If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Ill have to try and locate the 48WJS listing in Lyman catalog Nos. This caused wood splitting problems, so the inletting was changed to the second photo (S/N 50821; .270 W.C.F.). Lyman Receiver Sights | Shop Lyman Receiver Sights at Buffalo Arms But again, I'm not a long range shooter, even when I've hunted with a scoped rifle. I have used it on antelope and will again this year, and maybe kudu if I ever go back to Namibia and elk of course. Are you willing to give the S/N of your 1939 SG (and the chambering although thats less important to the survey)? 48 WJS for Winchester 70 and 54. The Winchester trademark is used with the permission and to the credit of Olin Corporation/Winchester Division. My Model 54, serial 27098A, has the knob per your photo (I had never looked closely and thought it was like the newer knob, similar but not the same). Its of a 1937 M70 Target rifle and the sight may or may not be original to the gun. I could go into a long discussion of the pros and cons of peeps verses scopes, but I don't think it would sway your opinion. Possibly all three were being used in 1940until the older ones were used up. lyman 48 receiver sight for sale | eBay Lyman 57 WJS Receiver It appears to be fully functional and in very good used condition. There arent any model numbers marked on the sight base. Saw a 48W on EBay for something around $400!! WebVINTAGE LYMAN 48 WJS MICROMETER RECEIVER SIGHT See original listing Condition: Used Excellent almost new with mounting screws Ended: May 01, 2023 , I use aperture sights pretty regularly for hunting, and have taken prairie dogs out to 225 yards and big game out to 350. Pre 64 Receiver Sights According to the book Old Gunsights and Rifle Scopes by Nick Stroebel some of the 48s were not marked, just with a production stamp. However, this list should be correct. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. I didn't get a scoped rifle until I was 18 or 19 years old. Lyman 48WJS & 77R Sight Set Winchester Model 70 Pre-64, Lyman #48 Receiver Sight - Winchester 70, Remington 700, The Pflueger Heritage Lures & Reels 1881-1952, Henry Guy Carlton Advise To Young Anglers Book Fishing 1909, Florences Standard Baseball Card Price Guide Revised 4th Edition, Spalding's Official Baseball Guides (1904), Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles Volume I, Spalding's Official Baseball Guide (1886), Edward Chitty The Fly-Fishers Text-Book Book 1841, Wright And Ditson's Catalogue Of Fine Athletic Goods, Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles Volume II, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. 27 Catalog both due for delivery later today. Remington models 700,721,722 & 725. Pardon in advance for my shameless plea for a nice Lyman 48 WJS to fit a pre-64 Model 70. Articles, Upper Deck Cards Display NHLs Past, Present, and Future. 27 Catalog). Id prefer the coin slotted versions, as this is a hunting rifle. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sights, sight elevators, sight hoods, receiversights, etc. OTOH sometimes they are not coded at all in this time frame. I have seen MORE wounded critters from scope sighted rifles because the shooters are either in to much of a hurry or didn't zero(regulate?) Sold/Expired JavaScript is disabled. View cart for details. I may have to go to earlier catalogs but am skeptical that those will help as the 1936 catalog does not list/show the 48 WJS. Just type in Lyman 48 sight in search. Lyman 48 WJS receiver sight Aimpoint makes some extremely small light weight models that I've heard are exceptional in quality..not cheap though. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I like irons. Top of the Lyman receiver sights and shown on GB with Target knobs. The box is so marked, but nowhere on the sight itself is a 48 marked. Please advise with price. But Bakelite? I received a Model 54 Carbine (SN 29856A) from my grandfather several years ago it was his fathers before him. The older one (with the 75 point slide) is on the left, the newer one (with 60 point slide) is on the right. Lyman Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. I may be wrong but if you can find a base for that lyman the sight parts interchange. Would appreciate any insights! lyman 48 wjs for sale | eBay Need Lyman 48 WJS for pre The second photo shows the 150-point graduation of the 48W long slide a bit better. The rifle is definitely a user that I plan to shoot and hunt with for years to come. FWIW the 48WJS also came in a long slide version, so if you are not worried about being exactly period correct you could use a long slide 48WJS. Are you willing to give the S/N of your 1939 SG (and the chambering although thats less important to the survey)? Lyman 48 Winchester Model 70 & 54 WJS Receiver Sights Pre and I started with a peep sighted .22. So SG rifles in the 12000-37000 range are where Im looking for more info. I have what appears to be a Lyman 48 WJS receiver peep sight complete with box. He must have known about it, as its the main cause of the difference in the size of the diamond in the fore end checkering of pre-war SGs. I did look around and found a Lyman catalog from one year after Macs and scanned a few pages. The PD was shot with a reproduction Winchester High Wall in .30-40 Krag. I don't yet have a dedicated pure "woods rifle" but that may be next on My list and really like the idea of a small sight rather than a scope for that type of rifle. I can't see crap down open sites at all.. Myself, I grew-up shooting aperture sights in the field hunting. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'. These require a stock cutout. 25 and 26. Lyman 48 Winchester Model 70 & 54 WJS Receiver Sights Pre and Post war. I want to know which is correct for a model 70 Super Grade 30-06 with 1938 mfg date. I use a .38-72 which is way overkill for a deer rifle, but why not? Finding a complete 48W, the model you need, wouldnt be any easier. Thanks for that!!! Lyman Receiver mounted sight for pre-64 model 54and 70 Winchester rifles as well as Remington models 700, 721,722,725,. I do not have a 1938 SG with a factory Lyman 48 WJS, FWIW my anecdotal experience is that the earlier style knobs (as above) are most commonly encountered through 42. You will pick up an extra 200fps out of the rifle. Watch Videos Now, Get the latest news about industry support, new product offerings, improved services, awards and more. Feds Strike Memorabilia Crime Ring after Twenty Years. My first big game rifle was a sporterized Springfield 1903 with a Williams sight. Great info, I just got educatedyour response got me off my seat and to the gun safe. Midwest Gun Works Ive been trying to assemble a survey to figure out when this change occurred. Either way, thanks again I recently acquired a 1938 M70 that has the newer Lyman 48WJS and Ive been assuming that it is a replacement. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. This is close enough for me and my 1938 SG. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, VINTAGE LYMAN 48 WJS MICROMETER RECEIVER SIGHT WINCHESTER 54 AND 70 RIFLE PEEP. WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member. Compatible With: Remington 700 Long Action ADL Remington 700 Long Action BDL Remington 700 Short Action ADL More Add to Cart Add to Wish List Email To Friend Yes, Ive been watching there. It appears to have a very small pin or divet at about the 8 oclock position on the swivel bracket. Lyman 48WJS Receiver Sight With a scope all you have to do is put the cross hair on the target. After that its pretty much all the later swivel position (again excluding outliers). I am very interested in this discussion! The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. Thanks! LYMAN Top adjustment knob has been modified but sight still works perfectly. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, I have an Original Lyman 48 WJS micrometer receiver sight with disc. So as of 1936 catalog question goes unanswered. Lyman Receiver Sight 57WJS Remington 700 Winchester This year my CZ 9.3x62 will be wearing NECG peep sights for hunting elk. From what the majority of you have said, those types of sights should be quite adequate to that distance assuming there's adequate light and that I do my part. Peep sight accuracy and range - 24hourcampfire At 100 yds, using an M1, I have been able to consistently shoot 1.5-2" gropus when my eyes were better. You can immediately see why the change was made!!! Both primary components of sight are marked 48WJS-C78. You can learn more about the cookies we use and why we use them by viewing our Privacy Policy. Anyway, I hope it all helps. Practice, practice, practice. The Leech Cup competition is fired every year at Camp Perry, 1,000 yards and aperture (peep) sites.
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