The 2.5x magnification Lyman Alaskan was regarded as the best rifle scope system at that period. They became compact and achieved higher magnification with advanced lenses. The optics became much more powerful in all the specifications. It was a Bushnell Banner, made in Japan, fixed four power with a simple Duplex type reticle. In fact, it was the quickest development in rifle scope technology until today. The open sights were not good for my novice shooting (I know, I know… practice!), so I got the cheapest scope I thought was reasonable. (Any one remember interest rates in the mid eighties?) All I could afford was a third hand Interarms Mark X in. When I started out hunting about 35 years ago, I was up to my eyeballs in student debt, had two small children and a brand new mortgage. I understand the need for high power, precision scopes when engaged in long range target competition like F Class, 1000 yard benchrest or the very long range contests out to 2000-3000 yards. To look at some scopes available today, they seem better suited for amateur astronomy than for hunting. I’m sure he would have had nothing good to say about the trend today for long distance ‘sniping’ at game, using 20-30 power scopes, shooting from 900-1200 yards. The solution was not more magnification, it was to get closer. The idea was that if you couldn’t make an accurate shot on an animal at four power, you were too far away. He could see little reason to go above four power. He was particularly fond of the two and a half power model. He was very fond of the old, steel bodied Weaver K series. In one of his books, I think it was, "The Hunting Rifle", he argued for low fixed power, light weight and very simple reticles. signed and dated 1929 lower left signed, titled and dated 1930 with. Http:/ / / i/ savageo.Jack O’Conner was a big fan of simplicity when it came to rifle scopes for hunting. Buy, Sell and Auction artwork by the artist John Goodwin Lyman ( 1886 - 1967) John. Winchesters 'companion' weapon of sorts to the Model 69, the Model 75 was in essence a low-cost version of the Model 52. 22 caliber sporting rifle produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1938 to 1958. I just want to make sure I at least sound like I know what I'm talking about whenever I show-off my rifle to any of my (likely to be jealous) friends. The Winchester Model 75 was an American bolt-action. but was it a common and popular scope in the 50's? Earlier? Later? I'll likely acquire a more modern scope in the future but wanted to match the rifle to a scope of the day.
#Dating lyman scopes serial number
The dates are as close as can be identified, but any specific rifle might have been finished months or even years later than others in it’s serial number range Scroll to. NOTE: Savage 99’s were NOT finished in serial number order. I'd also be curious to know some dates on this particular scope- online research didn't offer up much info. Serial number dates for 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s made from 1895 to 2002, including commemorative models. Vintage Lyman All American 4x Rifle Scope with Rings No Reserve. I'm re-posting the photo just to again show the location of the mount holes which I imagine are pretty standard.
Hopefully, the scope is being packaged and shipped as we speak but now I need some advice on mounting it, ie. auto-loading, M1905E1 bayonet, blue WT dated 1942 cut bowie tip by UFH w/. As stated in a previous post, I will likely hunt with the iron sights next season just for the experience but an inexpensive option (the Lyman) presented itself and I jumped on it. Both the M81 and M82 were mil-spec Lyman Alaskan scopes, identical except for. I just acquired a Lyman 4x All American that I thought would be a nice addition to my rifle. Rifle Scopes - Vintage Lyman In In Former Listings Lyman Alaskan Vintage Rifle Scope 2 1/2 Power Litschert Varmint Master End Scope retains 85 original finish overall with some minor spots of extremely light pitting with surface rust. Fellers- yet another post with a photo I previously posted regarding the d/t'd receiver of my (now ID'd- thanks guys) 1952 Model 99EG.
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