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This Lyman 56 receiver sight came on a 1949 Winchester Model 64 Deluxe I have. Is the 56 a period sight for 1949, or is it newer? How does the Lyman 56 sight compare to other receiver sights? Thanks a lot.
By gum! That sure looks a lot more robust than the Lyman 5 receivers sight I just bought and it broke while sighting it in. If you don't want that sight, I'll be happy to buy it off you!
The 56's came into use in the early 30's, from Madis' information. I believe they were used til the 50's. I think they are the best looking and most practical of the receiver sights. I've been accumulating them for my favorite levers for some time.
The "coin set" hunting knobs from current production 66's fit the 56's. I've removed all the target knobs from mine and repleced them with hunting knobs to reduce the chance that they will rub against something and change the setting.