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May 8, 2007
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Hi everyone, I’m looking at a Lyman 1A DA tang sight, but its a bit different than the usual Lymans I’m used to seeing. Instead of the base being marked “Lyman – Middlefield – Conn. USA”, this sight is simply stamped “Lyman”. Does anyone know anything about this??
Thanks, Andy
April 15, 2005
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Andy,
That is a slightly older sight.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
May 8, 2007
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Hi Bert. Thanks for the reply. I’ve included a picture, just to double check that we are on the same page. Also, do you have a rough date range that this style tang marking was used for the 1aDA
Thanks again, Andy
April 15, 2005
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Andy,
Brad Dunbar (one of our WACA members) can better answer your question in regards to the date range. If he does not join this topic, you might try sending him a PM.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 30, 2011
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Andy
Do you have one picture of the entire sight?
To the best of my knowledge most or all the early Lyman tang sights are unmarked on the top of the tang.
Brad
May 8, 2007
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Hi Brad,
I’ll take a few good pictures tonight and post them. Thanks for your help!
Andy
May 8, 2007
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Hi again Brad. Attached are a few pictures. Please let me know what you think.
December 30, 2011
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Andy
I don’t know the time frame for those and can only guess. I’ve seen just “LYMAN” marked like that before, but not so much on older guns in my experience. If I had to guess it would be a later sight. I don’t see any of the tiny detail patent dates below the adjustment sleeve. Looks like it’s in great condition. Maybe also a clue that it’s newer. The ones I look at usually have a little wear and are turning brown! Sorry I can’t be more exact. Maybe someone else here knows more about them or has some packaging.
Brad
May 8, 2007
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Hi Brad,
Yeah, that was the main reason I ended up purchasing it. It’s essentially brand new in the box. I figured it was a later sight (I think Lyman made the 1ada until the mid-1950’s), but was unsure when they changed to this marking.
Thanks for the help everyone!
Andy
