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September 28, 2016
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Guys,
2 Questions:
Looking at a 1892, 38-40 takedown manufactured in 93. Serial # is 16,5 hundred something (don’t remember it all) It has the beech combo front sight on it, is this sight correct for the era of the rifle?
The sight is in very nice condition, minus the blueing. Given that, what is an honest ball park valuation for the sight?
TIA,
Erin
May 2, 2009
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The Beach sight was used on a lot of guns and would be at home on a 92 but I would expect a tang sight to go with it. It without a tang would be odd. How much gold on the sight?
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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September 28, 2016
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I will have to revisit it tomorrow Bob, can’t give you an honest answer. I gave the rifle a quick once over, checked the bore, was running short on time and had to get to an appointment.
Erin
May 2, 2009
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Its definitely a Beach not a Lyman? There is a price difference.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
September 28, 2016
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Yep, I’ve got several of the Lyman’s, it’s surely not one of them. Considerably wider across the dovetail base. (as in it protrudes from the side of the barrel)
May 2, 2009
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A beach has the pins in the sides for the pivot rather than screws. The base is blued and the globe is gold washed. A Beach ranges from about $100 for no finish and worn to $250 with a lot of finish.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
