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Gents,

I tried the search function, but still not clear. Were there, are there, any receiver sights that will mount to a Pre-64 M70 without the need to remove wood on the stock ? I know I can mount an NECG peep on a Weaver base. But, not certain if that will require a change in blade height for the front sight. Looking to keep it simple without modifying the stock.

Thank you !

Yes, the Redfield 70 and 80 series sights, later mfg Lyman 48 and 57 sights will work without needing to notch the stock.

Key word there is "later' Lyman 48's. I had a pre-war M70 that I installed a pre-war 48 on and had to inlet the stock for it. (Don't hammer me for it. It was a Swift that someone had re-bored before I got it.) Later, I did the same thing with a 6.5x55 F'Wt, but I used a late issue 48 that wrapped neatly over the stock, not requiring any inletting.

I appreciate the help so far. How does one discern "early" vs "late" Lyman 48's ? Is it just visual inspection ? Or is there a model number or packaging change to tell the difference ?

This Lyman sight looks like it will probably require removing some wood due to the extra depth below the mounting screws:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Lym...=Vintage_Hunting&hash=item3cc86ea06a

This Redfield sight looks short enough vertically to fit without removing wood:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REDFIELD-80..._DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1fb61350

Also a significant price difference between the two. What is typical "street" price for this type of sight ?

Lyman introduced a new variation of the 48 WJS receiver sight in 1947 that had a milling change that eliminated the need for the stock cut-out....it's very easy to identify once you've seen it. Believe that the later Lyman 57 WJS receiver sights also had this feature. I picked up a brand new (in unopend box) 48 WJS at a show a year or two ago for $140.00. The 57 WJS is considerably less expensive.