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Lyman 48 sight?
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Hotchkiss10
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October 1, 2026 - 2:38 am
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IMG_8004.jpegIMG_8006.jpegI found this sight in my grandpas collection. Looks to be a Lyman 48? 

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October 1, 2026 - 2:40 am
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It is certainly a Lyman #48 sight.  It is probably a 48-W intended for a Winchester Model 54 or early Model 70.  There is probably a small “W” marked on the sight base, but occasionally that small letter mark is not present.  

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Here is the “W” mark mentioned in the post above:

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