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Looking to confirm elevator identity. I have some with 5 notches no pat. date,
5 notches with a pat. date 1901.
6 notches no pat. date.
6 notches & a pat. date 1901.
These have the thumb piece. I think a couple say 1905?.
Can someone confirm which ones are 1A, 1B, or 1C. It’s not that easy trying to identify all these from books. Then there’s a 32B ugh!
AG
July 17, 2012
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Although there were changes to the angle/steepness of the notches and changes to the steel composition over the years they are fairly easy to differentiate since they are different heights.
The 1A is .210″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
The 1B is .162″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
The 1C is .175″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
JWA said
Although there were changes to the angle/steepness of the notches and changes to the steel composition over the years they are fairly easy to differentiate since they are different heights.The 1A is .210″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
The 1B is .162″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
The 1C is .175″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Yes helps me some JWA. I’m still trying to figure out the years they were introduced & Pat. Dates on some not on others. Appreciate the reply.
AG
Does anyone know if an article or reference exist besides the sight book on elevators, or has ever been written on elevators 1866 – 1950? If not I would like to see someone write one. I don’t have the experience or information to cover the subject but It would be nice to read one in the Collector with diagrams, photos, & applications(hint hint).
JWA, Clarence, Chuck, Bob, Big Larry & others have been very helpful but it would be nice to reference an article to confirm & identify for all the newbies like myself.
AG
March 31, 2009
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AG said
Does anyone know if an article or reference exist besides the sight book on elevators, or has ever been written on elevators 1866 – 1950? If not I would like to see someone write one. I don’t have the experience or information to cover the subject but It would be nice to read one in the Collector with diagrams, photos, & applications(hint hint).JWA, Clarence, Chuck, Bob, Big Larry & others have been very helpful but it would be nice to reference an article to confirm & identify for all the newbies like myself.
AG
Sounds like you need to start collecting the information and in time write the book.
JWA said The 1A is .210″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
The 1B is .162″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
The 1C is .175″ from the bottom of the first (highest notch) to the bottom of the elevator.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
JWA, I found a reference that has the 1B at .175 & 1C at .162,(the opposite of your post). I’m not sure of their expertise so just wanted to re-confirm your measurements & not a typo.
Respectfully,
AG
May 2, 2009
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AG,
The measurements that JWA gave you are the same as in the Winchester sight book as well which is probably from the same source. I assume you are getting that book if you are a serious sight guy.
Bob
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1873man said
AG,The measurements that JWA gave you are the same as in the Winchester sight book as well which is probably from the same source. I assume you are getting that book if you are a serious sight guy.
Bob
Yes it arrives tomorrow Bob. Thanks
AG
July 17, 2012
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Bob is correct, the dimensions I gave are from the Winchester blueprints which I am sure is where Madis got his info for the sight book.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
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