Lyman folding rear sight

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canaweb
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Lyman folding rear sight

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I have a model 8..looks like the rear sight is a Lyman folding one..but the leaf spring is missing..
I've looked with no success...anyone know where I can get that small leaf spring?
Thanks!!
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Phyrbird
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Re: Lyman folding rear sight

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Thats gonna be a tough one, you might consider a smith make one. Leaf springs can be made from hacksaw blades, did it for 25 rimfire falling block once. It needed 3 in the action. Tempering to get the right tension without breaking can be a problem though. Have you enough pieces for a sample? Size and shape are important.
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Re: Lyman folding rear sight

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no pieces..just a rear sight that flops and won't stand up. But - that hacksaw idea is a good one!!
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