I noticed that IMA was selling Lyman sights for $295.00. I was thinking of replacing the factory sight on my WH and was wondering if anyone had purchased one from IMA recently and could comment on the quality/condition. Thanks!
Ima Lyman Sights
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Bruce L
, Oct 31 2004 10:48 AM
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 10:48 AM
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 11:15 AM
Bruce: Over the past year or two I've bought two or three from them and the ones I received looked in unused NOS condition, bluing was excellent as well. The WH rear sight is poorly made and they often fall apart, so replacing with this sight would be a nice upgrade...while they are still available! If you do plan on installing one, make sure you get it properly riveted on to the upper, a cheap pop rivit job will not be good enough for installing. 
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 11:20 AM
I bought one last month with intentions of someday putting it on my 28ac. I would say condition is good to very good. If you would like to sees some pics let me know.
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 01:19 PM
Thanks for the input. I'm going to send my upper to PK to get the compensator pinned; I'm tired of using teflon tape to hold it on. Figured I might as well replace the rear sight at the same time to finish the overhaul. IMA's price looked pretty reasonable given what others are selling for elsewhere.
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 05:32 PM
Got one about 6 months ago. NOS. Excellent. Don't know what stock is like now but the one I got was perfect.
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Posted 01 November 2004 - 12:03 PM
Hi guys,
I bought a spare from IMA. If someone offered it to me as NOS, I would agree.
Carey
I bought a spare from IMA. If someone offered it to me as NOS, I would agree.
Carey
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Posted 01 November 2004 - 10:16 PM
I had purchased several from IMA. They have been selling them for a long time. All the ones received were in Like New condition. Couldn't have hoped for anything better!
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Posted 02 November 2004 - 03:04 AM
Boy guys, my sight is nice but it's not NOS. I was very happy with it when I received it, now I don't know. 
