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Picked up a model 64 carbine manufactured in 1946. It is in very good shape with exception of bluing toward muzzle which looks like owner had a rust or blood stain and took steel wool to it…!
The sight is in excellent condition with lever for elevation and windage dial on top. Any possibility the Lyman was a factory option?
April 15, 2005
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Hello Larry,
Very slim chance the Lyman No. 38 receiver sight is original. The first thing I would check is if it has drilled & tapped holes for a Lyman No. 48 receiver sight. If it does, the No. 38 is not factory original. I would like to add your Model 64 Carbine to my research survey. If you can provide the serial number and caliber, that would enable me to do so.
Bert – [email protected]
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
February 18, 2011
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Congratulations Larry! Despite the small ‘blem’, sounds like a great rifle! Envy you!
I have a carbine in ‘pre’ Model 70 of same vintage and several ‘normal’ Model 64s, but nowadays such as 64 or 71 carbine models either of which I’d desire; moved well beyond my ‘pension pay grade!’ 🙂 The great thing about that vintage (& earlier) on both 70, 64 and some other ‘Wins’, the integral forged ramp front sight. Such materially impeding all but most determined faking.
Best!
John
Thanks John! I really enjoy the quality and workmanship of these rifles. I took a few pics and forwarded them to Bart as he had requested.
Larry
December 31, 2012
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Thanks John! I really enjoy the quality and workmanship of these rifles. I took a few pics and forwarded them to Bart as he had requested.
Larry
BART ????
March 31, 2009
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Big Larry said
BART ????
Only when he wears his eye patch.
Another quick question on the model 64. Is a model 94 (pre 64) front sight hood the one used on model 64’s…or are they different?
January 26, 2011
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I don’t recall if they are the same as the ’94s …………. but what I do remember is the 64 carbine specifically had a shorter ramp than the standard length 64. I think the hood was the same though ……….. if memory serves ……
Here’s one I used to own …….. marginal picture unfortunately.
~Gary~
