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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2055 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #45 - Sep 24^th, 2024 at 1:31pm	Print Post
	ONE COULD ORDER A 438 SCOPE WITH THE STANDARD MOUNTS(CHEAP), OR THE BETTER(STEEL), AT EXTRA COST. I HAVE HAD QUITE A NUMBER WITH EITHER.

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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2055 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #46 - Sep 24^th, 2024 at 1:38pm	Print Post
	You certainly shamed Lyman on you saving this scope, well done!

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bobw Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1960 Location: NW, Iowa Joined: Mar 19^th, 2013	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #47 - Sep 26^th, 2024 at 6:46pm	Print Post
	New home for this scope. Sets a bit higher than I like but it's workable. Made the rear block so I could use existing hole in the barrel. This little Steven's Marksman had many issues when I got it. It ended up with a liner to correct a chamber someone messed up and had what looked like a nail for a firing pin. For a boys rifle is shooting pretty darn good. Fun gun. This is one that will end up with the grandson.....or granddaughter. Bob
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TDW Full Member Offline Posts: 122 Location: Montana and Missouri Joined: Mar 21^st, 2010	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #48 - Sep 27^th, 2024 at 10:29am	Print Post
	That’s a neat package! Nice job of salvaging, Bob!👍 Tom W.

	"The farther North you go, the more things you will run into that will eat your horse." S.P. Garbe, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, 1980
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Old+timer Junior Member Offline Posts: 70 Location: Ft.Pierce, FLA Joined: Sep 24^th, 2025	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #49 - Nov 1^st, 2025 at 4:40pm	Print Post
	bobw wrote on Sep 16^th, 2024 at 7:27pm: Frank Yes it does. Small, about 1/8 inch. Is the 438 considered an 8 power? Bob The 438 is either a 3X or 4X. The 3X is early and was replaced with the 4X.


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Hebes405 Participating Member Offline Posts: 41 Location: Ohio Joined: Apr 18^th, 2023	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #50 - Nov 5^th, 2025 at 7:19pm	Print Post
	If you need mounts, I have a lead on some hi-lux repro mounts. These are the gen1 mounts that come on their 8x unertl clone. A buddy of mine upgraded his mounts to the gen 2 and would probably sell the gen 1 mounts.


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bobw Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1960 Location: NW, Iowa Joined: Mar 19^th, 2013	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #51 - Nov 5^th, 2025 at 9:01pm	Print Post
	Hebes405 wrote on Nov 5^th, 2025 at 7:19pm: If you need mounts, I have a lead on some hi-lux repro mounts. These are the gen1 mounts that come on their 8x unertl clone. A buddy of mine upgraded his mounts to the gen 2 and would probably sell the gen 1 mounts. I’m good on mounts but thanks for the offer. She’s shooting pretty good as is. Bob

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Old+timer Junior Member Offline Posts: 70 Location: Ft.Pierce, FLA Joined: Sep 24^th, 2025	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #52 - Nov 13^th, 2025 at 7:45am	Print Post
	Just recently received my 438-FIELD and was very disappointed. Seller doesn't accept returns and this wasn't exactly cheap. There is no lens at the objective end. Scope is quite clear without a lens up there, but there is no reticle???? Isn't there suppose to be an objective lens with a reticle mounted~? How and where is the reticle located~? What appears to be a retainer does not move, so if it is removable it's threads must be severely corroded~? What do I need to do to correct this~? Who can correct this~?


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7535 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #53 - Nov 13^th, 2025 at 1:07pm	Print Post
	The screw on the right side of the turret, is the one that holds the X hair cell and adjust it for level. The cell is not threaded in, it just slides and rotates.

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Old+timer Junior Member Offline Posts: 70 Location: Ft.Pierce, FLA Joined: Sep 24^th, 2025	Re: Wanting to Restore a Lyman Scope Reply #54 - Nov 27^th, 2025 at 3:51pm	Print Post
	Smoke wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 12:20am: What did you decide on for mounts? There are tons of mounts on Ebay but never a description of what they a correct for. They all sell for around $20. I called MVA and bought a set for my 1885 Lo-Wall with a #1 barrel for $40 plus around $5 shipping.


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