Lyman 21 Receiver Sight on Model 95 - 02/12/09
Hello,
I�m looking for some personal opinions on a receiver sight for one of my lever rifles. I have a Winchester Model 95 in .30-40, which was made in 1921. The rifle is not in original condition (rebarreled, Marbles rear sight, stock shortened). I am thinking very strongly of buying one of the Lyman 21 receiver sights from Providence Tool Co. to have installed. I see that Buffalo Arms is selling them (http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,7197.html). My eyes aren�t what they used to be and I have fewer problems with receiver sights than I do with barrel sights. I know this repro sight from PTC is patterned after the old Lyman sight which was to popular on Model 95�s, but I�ve never seen one up close. Does this Lyman 21 have a simple �ghost ring� or does it take a threaded disk like most other Lyman sights? Also, I cannot tell if there is a windage adjustment to the sight. From the photos I�ve seen it is difficult to see if it has windage adjustments.
Lastly, are there any concerns about this sight as far as quality and finish? I�m assuming any competent gunsmith could do the install.
Thanks,
Cliff
I�m looking for some personal opinions on a receiver sight for one of my lever rifles. I have a Winchester Model 95 in .30-40, which was made in 1921. The rifle is not in original condition (rebarreled, Marbles rear sight, stock shortened). I am thinking very strongly of buying one of the Lyman 21 receiver sights from Providence Tool Co. to have installed. I see that Buffalo Arms is selling them (http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,7197.html). My eyes aren�t what they used to be and I have fewer problems with receiver sights than I do with barrel sights. I know this repro sight from PTC is patterned after the old Lyman sight which was to popular on Model 95�s, but I�ve never seen one up close. Does this Lyman 21 have a simple �ghost ring� or does it take a threaded disk like most other Lyman sights? Also, I cannot tell if there is a windage adjustment to the sight. From the photos I�ve seen it is difficult to see if it has windage adjustments.
Lastly, are there any concerns about this sight as far as quality and finish? I�m assuming any competent gunsmith could do the install.
Thanks,
Cliff