It just makes me grateful I have the one I have. I went out and read both of those threads and learned quite a bit, although I suspect that purchase of these scopes for over $900 and up is a bit rich for my blood. For those of us who were hunting woodchucks and crows with them in the 1950s and 1960s, nothing says "Varmint Rifle" as well as a heavy- barreled, walnut-stocked rifle topped by a Unertl, Lyman or B&L! And, as someone else said, they look great. I have one and like it but at the higher powers it's not as bright as the fixed power Unertls.Īll of these scopes still bring high prices-proof that they are still in demand despite their weight and primitive mounts.
Truthfully, I preferred the Unertls and sold the STSs.Īnother one from the old days is the Bausch&Lomb 6-24X. Optically they are pretty similar but that big Unertl objective sure gives a very bright image. How about Lyman?Īre Lyman Targetspot scopes still being made? It's my impression that Unertl is no longer in business.I've had Lyman STSs and Unertl 2 inch Targets. I sort of get the feeling that experienced shooters tend to prefer Unertl. Some recent threads here sing the praises of the Unertl target scopes. 22 target rifle that mounts a Lyman Targetspot scope in 15X. Its a 25X and its good but no Unertl IMHO. I have one STS currently, out at Parsons for a look see. bobBob, I have shot and owned both and have yet to find a Lyman STS with a good a set of optic as a Unertl. I'd spend $1000 on a Leupold competition, good bases and rings and even drilling and tapping a receiver before I'd drop the same amount on a Lyman STS or Unertl. You did not ask but good modern scopes are far superior to any of the older barrel mounted long tube units. Price on them tends to increase with magnification, the 25X bringing the higher prices. If you obtain a Lyman STS in reasonable condition it can indeed be a goodperformer. The big (and newer vintage) Unertls are a different story and have slightly superior optics and mechanics along with lots more weight. In my opinion the Lyman STS is superior to the older Unertl scopes of similar design.
What parts remain are likely in his possession and he does rehabilitate, repair and adjust these scopes. Gil Parsons at Parsons scope service bought all remaining stock from Lyman when they discontinued production. These facts does not guarantee that this scope actually saw service on a rifle, but it does make it at least of the correct production timeframe, and with the correct numbered components! That much I actually can say! Thanks again for your interest.Lyman SuperTargetSpot scopes are no longer being s been many many years since the last production. Almost none of those so advertised were built during the timeframe that these scopes were actually procured by the US Government, and none of them have the Turret caps with military drawing numbers. Perfect for your A4 or your M1-C! Thanks for your interest! I used to have an extensive military collection and this was an extra I had acquired.I notice that everyone uses the word "sniper" to describe their Lyman Alaskan. early date and military stamped turret adjustment caps.
This would be an early production "All-Weather" scope, and both the reticle and caps are consistent with much of what the military used. These scopes were used on US Springfield 1903-A4 sniper rifles and also on M1-C Garand sniper rifles in both WWII and Korea. Marked "All Weather", and the turret caps are marked with military drawing numbers 7575180 on each cap. Has leather scope covers, and is 10.5" long.
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