I see on many old Springfield sporterized rifles a common front sight that I need identified. I see these on Krag and '03 's and wonder if they are a Lyman?
Where can I find them?
I have a couple upcoming projects and would like to find some to use.
Please look at the sight pictured below, the picture is not mine but Petrov's. I also posted this in "Sporterized Military rifles".
Thanks for your help.

Both Lyman and Redfield made banded ramp front sights at one time, nothing current. On mine, I used an old stock Redfield that I found at a gun show.

craigster have you seen any around like the one in the picture in my post?
Yours doesn't look banded but the picture is small I may not be seeing it correctly.

Looks like a Redfield. I sold about 6-7 a few years ago. pics tonight.

Rich

Here's a better picture. I haven't seen any around recently, but I haven't been looking. Have a local gunshow this weekend. If I come across one there want me to snag it?

Yes that is what I'm looking for.
If I need one then I probably need 2. If you see some decent ones get them and I'll re-imburse you or whatever you think is fair.
Thanks for the offer.

What inside diameter of the band will work for you? IIRC, I had to hone the ID a bit on the one I used.

If it is that what you are looking for , you can find it here:
http://www.recknagel.de/Joomla/de/katalog-7.html

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Originally posted by craigster:
What inside diameter of the band will work for you? IIRC, I had to hone the ID a bit on the one I used.

.6" to .625" or .65" for one of them or something close to that. Another one can be larger.
One I will put on a 30/40 Krag the other an 03 that will be a .400 Whelen so that may mic a little bigger.
Let me know what you find by phone if you like.

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Originally posted by heavenknows:
If it is that what you are looking for , you can find it here:
http://www.recknagel.de/Joomla/de/katalog-7.html

The Recknagels are nice but there is something very retro and appealing about the Lyman's and Redfields that I like better, thanks for the help, the Recknagels would go nicely on my .375.

Look on ebay for old Lymans or Redfields. Be sure the ID will fit your barrel.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LYMAN-RAMP...&hash=item1c1bca3d14

Redfield

looks like tree bark

That's the one on my rifle.

Dave,

If you cannot find an old Redfield you might want to ask Midway to send you their Gunsmithing catalog. Catalog #32G has three different types of banded front sight ramps. Brands are: "Masterpiece," "H&H," and "Universal" and they come in a variety of sizes and prices from $69.99 to $141.99. They are all "steel in the white."

Barstooler

Barstooler I have the Midway and Brownell's catologs and I know which sights you are talking about however this particular project I'm trying to make it look "old school" and these particular Redfields and Lyman sights kinda do that for me!