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LYMAN All Weather scope, period
Grasshopper
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2.1/2 power period 50,s? The lens is yellow like a pair of shooting glasses. Is it possible this is factory or aged? Dates from 50's I believe as it was on a pre 64 Win 70. Any help? appreciated.
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7/8" tube diameter. Made until 57.
It's would be worth good money. The yellow lens probably would be a negative though. Best place to check out their current fair market price, would be on flea bay. Lot of scopes show up there.
added I looked in my 1954 Shooter's Bible Lyman Alaskan All-Weather 2.5 was listed as $89 with the Lee Dot. No mention of a yellow lens.
A standard Model 70 listed for $120.95.
Glue yellowing reference http://forums.thecmp.org/archive/index.php/t-135242.html
Way back then someone made a yellow scope lens for low light. I don't think I have ever seen scope lenses turn yellow, the glue in laminated elements causes Crazing, which gives you the effect of looking threw a chain link fence.
That's the thing,,it's not crazed,,it's actually pretty darn clear, with a post recticle and period Redfield rings.. It came off of a Win pre 64 model 70, but he owner has passed so couldn't the story. MAYBE? a factory low light from the past. Getting giddy if it is, but don't know where to look for more info than here. THANKS for the input.
quote:Originally posted by charliemeyer007
Way back then someone made a yellow scope lens for low light. I don't think I have ever seen scope lenses turn yellow, the glue in laminated elements causes Crazing, which gives you the effect of looking threw a chain link fence.
That's the thing,,it's not crazed,,it's actually pretty darn clear, with a post recticle and period Redfield rings.. It came off of a Win pre 64 model 70, but he owner has passed so couldn't the story. MAYBE? a factory low light from the past. Getting giddy if it is, but don't know where to look for more info than here. THANKS for the input.
Lyman had a number of different reticle options with the Alaskan's. Lee dots, cross hairs etc. But there was also a number of aftermarket optical outfits, that would also work on them. Stroebel doesn't note any colored lens among the options.