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Akreps
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December 5, 2025 - 4:51 am
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Wondering if Lyman pep sights were standard on pre ww1 1895 models

serial 39529 35 wcd. Serial 230 .30 calIMG_2897.jpegIMG_2896.jpeg

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The finish of those sights does not match the finish on the rifles they are mounted onto. If they were factory installed, I would expect the wear to be similar. 

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Are you sure of the second serial number?  230 should be a flat side receiver.  Tim

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Sorry, not thinking well.  No, the Lyman receiver sight was not standard.  But it is relatively common as an additional ordered item.  Tim

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Barrel sights were the standard, anything else was special ordered or done by outside work.

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