Receiver Peep Sight for 86 winchester 33 wcf

[jjh501]

I've got a 86 winchester in 33 made in 1929 that I'd like to put an original period correct receiver peep sight on it. Is the Lyman 56 the
correct sight? If not, what would you suggest? Thanks.

[OJ]

I've got a 86 winchester in 33 made in 1929 that I'd like to put an original period correct receiver peep sight on it. Is the Lyman 56 the
correct sight? If not, what would you suggest? Thanks.

The original aperture sught for the '86 Winchester was a Lyman 38 type receiver sight - AFAIK. It is listed in the Buffalo Arms catalog as #ST16 in the catalog and would be the one to go to if "original" is your most important consideration. However, even if they have one in stock, it is pretty pricey at $225.00 !!

OTOH, The Williams FP71 fits the '86 as it does the '95 and is around some $75.00 and has nicro click adjustments - here's what it looks like on my '95 - I like this one.

[jjh501]

Thanks for the info. My guess my eyes are getting older like the rest of me. I just can't see the sights like I used to. I've got two 71s with the Lyman 56 sights that I really like.

[OJ]

Thanks for the info. My guess my eyes are getting older like the rest of me. I just can't see the sights like I used to. I've got two 71s with the Lyman 56 sights that I really like.

You're not alone, my friend. I have some macular degeneration in both eyes - clouding central vision unfortunately and worse in my right eye - the tips of my front sights isn't as clear as I would like it - and will be having cataracts removed in the next few weeks. Hopefully, it will improve but, the Williams aperture sights with apertures removed to make them ghost ring sights work the best for me - I have them on all my lever guns as well as my M1A with a ghost ring set from XS.

I did buy one of the Lyman 38 sights but it didn't look right on my Winchester 95 - covered up too much fancy receiver - plus, the Williams FP71 has micro screw adjustments. Interesting that the Winchester 86 and 95 use th same sights.

Maybe all in my mind but, I think I do better with the ghost ring sights than my scopes and much better than open iron sights -

Well, at age 84, I guess I should expect some parts to wear out - they've had a lot of use.

[Mike D.]

The Lyman No 56 was not introduced until 1935 so only the last few hundred 1886s were available for the new sight. The optional receiver sights for the 1886, beginning in 1895 were the Lyman No 21 and No 38 Windguage. Installing a 56A is an excellent option, but plan on spending close to $200 for a really nice unbuggered one. The 21 and 38(Code N or NI) can set you back close to 3 times that amount; they are not for the budget minded shooter. If "authenticity" is important to you the more costly early sights are a better "investment".