Stampcollector Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Hello all, I have used the "search" here on the boards and Hill's TATB on this subject and can find very little on it. It doesn't matter whether it is "Colt era" or later, just my curiosity makes me ask. The font on the rear sight of my WH 1928 Thompson Lyman is different than the WWII Lyman sight I'm going to put on it. The one that is on it is badly pitted, and the rivets look bad. So wanted to change out. On the inside of the receiver, the rivets are perfect and look great. I have read that the Colt Lyman sight has a better finish and the U.S.A. letters are farther apart than the later WWII sight. Any insight would be appreciated. stampcollector Here are pics to see the difference: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThompsonCrazy Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 The photobucket thing is a bummer but might be good info here. http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14185 I used to try and save Arthur's photos as he always had nice comparisons and examples for reference. TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Reconbob, can you repost photos of Lyman sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) The photobucket thing is a bummer but might be good info here. http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14185 I used to try and save Arthur's photos as he always had nice comparisons and examples for reference. TC TC, I read that thread and the info was great when I did a search, and after reading it again, it does answer my question. What a shame the pictures are gone! The Photobucket thing really sucks! ppgcowboy, would be great if pictures could be posted again, and maybe (added) pined at top for reference. Thanks, stampcollector Edited May 8, 2018 by Stampcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Here's a Colt for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Took some more pictures for to show the rear sights better: first are 3 photos of the one on the Thompson, seems to have high polish blue on it where the finish is still visible : Then the next 3 photos of WWII rear sight: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 here is the WWII rear sight pics:I tried to put all pics on one post, still learning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Bob, Thanks for the Colt pics. Stampcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Outstanding pictures. Thanks Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 You're welcome gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67ray Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 That WWII machining shows they were in a hurry! Easy to spot those. Appreciate you posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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