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Has the rear bridge been drilled?
I am always looking for factory wood stocks!
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No. As is correct, the front bridge on Model 70 rifles has always been D&T's, to use for the rear base of the long target scopes of that time, like the Unertyl or Lyman. The rear was not drilled.
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Nice rifle Biebs. I saw one just like it in a shop last saturday. They were wanting $1,100.00 for it, but the rear bridge was D&T. That does decrease the value quite a bit. Your rifle is pretty clean really. GLWS. For a guy that wants to shoot irons, this is the way to go.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yes, go back old school hunting like it was in 1940 :-)
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My eyes aren't good enough for that so I need glass.
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Nice rifle! Looks like the used the side action holes meant for a receiver sight to attach the read scopemount. Interesting!
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The classic set-up back in the day, Lyman Alaskan in a Stith No Drill Mount. I equipped several of my prewar M/70's that way.
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Biebs, Nice rifle. Is the stock notched to accept the WJS as would be original for that era or is the peep a later version WJS. Where are you located?
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I'm in very northwest NJ, below Port Jervis and Milford PA. This sight has a base that curves around the wood surrounding the receiver, so the stock isn't notched when installed.
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That sight sure looks like a Lyman 48 with target knobs (very desirable by itself). Nice rifle.
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The classic set-up back in the day, Lyman Alaskan in a Stith No Drill Mount. I equipped several of my prewar M/70's that way. You are correct and I have several rigged like this. Free bump on a classy rifle.
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That sight sure looks like a Lyman 48 with target knobs (very desirable by itself). Nice rifle. Its a nice third variation Lyman 48 WJS with the nice target style knobs. The short slide and contoured base did NOT require the stock to be inletted for the base. Made from 1947 to 1974.
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Hey, thanks for the info.
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Thank you for all the additional photos and details. Message sent agreeing to our telecom terms for purchase.
TC
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Funds sent and FFL info as well.
Thank you.
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