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All M103’s bring a healthy premium. One of the most expensive Lyman sights. I have one on my 1916 vintage M1894 38-55 rifle. Cannot say enough about the quality of these and all Lymans of the period. Big Larry
Larry what is the approximate value of a 103 sight? Mine is mounted on the bolt not the tang.
Chuck said
Larry what is the approximate value of a 103 sight? Mine is mounted on the bolt not the tang.
The “approximate value” can’t really be applied to yours, because it is so atypical. It’s definitely much rarer than typical 103s, but I suspect the numbers of potential buyers looking for one is not great, as they are for conventional 103s, which sell on ebay for $300-400; you can easily check on this yourself. Best way to sell it on ebay is with a high reserve, except now ebay imposes a stiff extra charge for listing with a reserve! (However, if you own a Newton, do you really want to separate them?)
clarence said
Chuck said
Larry what is the approximate value of a 103 sight? Mine is mounted on the bolt not the tang.The “approximate value” can’t really be applied to yours, because it is so atypical. It’s definitely much rarer than typical 103s, but I suspect the numbers of potential buyers looking for one is not great, as they are for conventional 103s, which sell on ebay for $300-400; you can easily check on this yourself. Best way to sell it on ebay is with a high reserve, except now ebay imposes a stiff extra charge for listing with a reserve! (However, if you own a Newton, do you really want to separate them?)
Most I have seen for lever Winchesters, are in the $600-$700 range. Big Larry
Big Larry said
Most I have seen for lever Winchesters, are in the $600-$700 range. Big Larry
Larry, Are you sure those aren’t Las Vegas Gun Show prices? Check out these SOLD ebay prices:
Note the one marked “S” for M85s–they generally bring more than any others.
I can attest to the fact the “S” and “SB ” marked Lyman No. 103 tang sights bring at least $550… I have a total of (3) of them (all on high-walls).
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
jwm94 said
I’d lik to have one for an 1890 and a 94.James
All it takes is lots of $$$$
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
jwm94 said
I’d lik to have one for an 1890 and a 94.James
Seriously? For $550, you can–marked “WS” for a ’90.
clarence said
Larry, Are you sure those aren’t Las Vegas Gun Show prices? Check out these SOLD ebay prices:
Note the one marked “S” for M85s–they generally bring more than any others.
I see only one M103 sight and it is not for a lever gun. These sights are more expensive for levers and need to have the proper codes. Mine is correctly coded for a M1894 in 38-55 and is on my 1916 oct. bbl. M1894 in 38-55. The sight came out in 1916. I added the sight several years ago and it was over $700. It is minty and matches my M1894. Maybe they have gone down in value, but a recent search for one for a lever gun brought no results. They certainly are not common, especially for Winchester lever guns. I have yet to shoot this rifle as I am very wary about shooting my high condition guns. Big Larry
clarence said
Chuck said
Larry what is the approximate value of a 103 sight? Mine is mounted on the bolt not the tang.The “approximate value” can’t really be applied to yours, because it is so atypical. It’s definitely much rarer than typical 103s, but I suspect the numbers of potential buyers looking for one is not great, as they are for conventional 103s, which sell on ebay for $300-400; you can easily check on this yourself. Best way to sell it on ebay is with a high reserve, except now ebay imposes a stiff extra charge for listing with a reserve! (However, if you own a Newton, do you really want to separate them?)
I do have a Newton. It is a family gun that I have no interest in selling. I have collected items for this gun over the last 30 years. I actually have two bolt peep sights. I recently have been cataloging all my stuff in the safe. I bought this site from one of the most prominent Newton collectors over 20 years ago for $300.
Big Larry said
I see only one M103 sight and it is not for a lever gun. These sights are more expensive for levers and need to have the proper codes. Mine is correctly coded for a M1894 in 38-55 and is on my 1916 oct. bbl. M1894 in 38-55. The sight came out in 1916. I added the sight several years ago and it was over $700. It is minty and matches my M1894. Maybe they have gone down in value, but a recent search for one for a lever gun brought no results. They certainly are not common, especially for Winchester lever guns. I have yet to shoot this rifle as I am very wary about shooting my high condition guns. Big Larry
Larry the sight I have has a Patent date of Apr. 18. 18. Here is a picture of the other one.
Chuck said
Larry the sight I have has a Patent date of Apr. 18. 18. Here is a picture of the other one.
Not a 103–merely a 1A, with special application codes for certain bolt-actions, including Newtons. Had one of these once on a sporterized Springfield, & liked it a lot.
Bert H. said
All it takes is lots of $$$$
Bert
No doubt!
Do you have one, Bert?
James
clarence said
Seriously? For $550, you can–marked “WS” for a ’90.
Do you now where I can get one in high condition, Clarence?
James
jwm94 said
Do you now where I can get one in high condition, Clarence?
James
I’ve got one that looks pretty high to me. Will try to take photo, but doubt it will be a really good one owing to my poor photo skills.
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