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December 9, 2002
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So here’s a Question on the early Lyman Tang Sights.
Why does the Lyman Tang Sight have a “loop” at the base of the stem, where it’s held onto the base of the sight?
Here’s a picture of what I’m asking. Several more could be posted or found, but I chose to keep it simple.
https://lymanproducts.com/media/user/file/s/i/sight_2_tang_site_installation.pdf
For my simple mind, I’m thinking that it’s a simple remedy, or idea when the sights we’re first designed, as an easier thought in the field, to stick something in the “Loop”, to unscrew the bolt, holding the sight stem to the base to loosen it. The small pocket screw drivers weren’t yet available or a leather man tool, as they art today.
Tony
May 2, 2009
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Tony,
The loop is actually the spring that makes the staff snap in place. You can change the position the staff stays at by loosening the nut on the other side and rotate the loop.
Bob
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October 14, 2024
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I would think that the loop would be used more to tighten the stem into position so that it doesn’t inadvertently get knocked out of position.
December 9, 2002
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Great follow up and information Gents, as I have learned something else, once again on this very good and informative site! 
Bob,
That make all the sense in the world in my feeble mind.
Thanks!
Tony
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