Won this auction recently for a prewar R with the Stith and Alaskan on board. A shooter. 300Sav, still in transit. This is a 400938. Would this be 1940?

home run!

Looks prewar to me, but I don't know the DOB. I certainly hope that Santa doesn't throw it down the chimney!

1941. Tom

Yes! A Merry Christmas to you Steve!

Great looking rifle!

Thanks guys. And thanks for the year, 1941. It's got some bruises and missing sights. No extra holes though, no pad, no tang cracks, and the bore is good. I'm holding out some hope that the sights are in the butt stock and the Lyman is clear. That Alaskan is missing the adjustment covers. Anyone have two they can spare? Rare as hen's teeth I expect.

Shame it will miss hunting season this year.

Leupold covers work fine on the Lyman Alaskans. Contact their customer service and they will help you. Leupold is great for customer service. GW

GW thanks for that bit of good news.I figured to try the covers from the various scopes on hand and maybe get lucky.

Not really.

The Lyman Challenger and Wolverine scopes use the same turret covers as the Alaskans. You can usually find these scopes in rough shape and cheap. Like $40 cheap, especially the Challenger.

Just scan EBay, Gunbroker ect for a cheap one and it will be the real McCoy. Hope that helps.

RAS

Thanks RAS!

Steve99

Check your email my mistake Leupold covers don't work on Lyman Alaskans. Getting old sucks. GW

oldtimer:

Yeah and it ain't for sissies either. No worries about the covers.