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Lyman thick base tang sight
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March 1, 2023 - 1:24 pm
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 A Lyman thick base tang sight is for sale on EBAY idem number 404171383216. T/R

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The sight has a short staff in it so it would not work for a 73.

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Bob is correct.  Staff is too short for either the ’73 or the ’76.  Hole spacing is correct for Winchester, but the spring is unmarked, so it is a guess as to what it fits.  Very nice sight, however.

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It does leave a person wondering what it does fit….

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It would probably fit a 92 or 94.

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Here’s a later one that’s been listed for several months.  Seller has reduced price by about $100 from where he started.  His shipping price is not more than many (cheating) US sellers would charge.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275711239802

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 Clarence,

 I think that sight has an Axtel base with a newer Lyman stem. T/R

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