clancelotta Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 I am preparing to restore a neglected Colt that has recently resurfaced. Looking for the above and a period compensator.Finish isn't that important, but I would like to avoid any pitting. Please let me know what you have! Charlesgog@mac.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 Not Colt but next best thing. $350 shipped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Quaid Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I read somewhere that Lyman had a barrel full of rear sights lying around in their warehouse, and when Thompson production started up again, they rolled it out. So how can you tell which one is "Colt era"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 See the bottom of page 19 in A Thompson Compendium to see the difference between a Lyman Colt era rear sight and a World War II Lyman rear sight. I too heard the story of the barrel of left-over Lyman rear sights from the Colt era being sent to Savage Arms when production resumed. I collect information on the earliest Savage guns and have never found a Colt era rear sight on a Savage gun. It is certainly possible, but I have not seen it during my years long research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 Sarco has M1928A1 Lyman 55B sights. They sell them on Gunbroker for (I think) $335 as Ocras - Sarco backwards - but direct on their website for $245. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1921A Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 What does a clean Colt era 55B sell for these days? I dont think Ive ever seen one offered for sale that wasnt part of a 21 parts kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clancelotta Posted September 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Colt era Lyman site found! Thanks to Reconbob and Machinegunboards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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