Just in a 1929 Haenel Model 3 with a contemporary Lyman Aperture Sight

[45flint]

Just in the Haenel 3 rifle with a contemporary Lyman aperature sight.  Loved the look and the rifle seems to be a tack driver.  Has anyone had any experience with the lever on these sights?  I assume this is the lockdown for the height adjustment?  Doesn’t want to move easily just want to make sure I don’t “screw” it up.

https://imgur.com/gallery/siHpuib

[Pneumatic-Addict]

Looks like a Lyman 42, and it appears the elevation screw has a small lock screw; so I've no idea about the lever. 

Edit:  There's a photo showing the back side of the sight here:  https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/winchester-model-57-lyman-42-peep-173674011

Looks like the lever locks down the elevation.  Maybe for coarse adjustment? 

BTW, nice looking rifle 

[JKM6442]

Just in the Haenel 3 rifle with a contemporary Lyman aperature sight.  Loved the look and the rifle seems to be a tack driver.  Has anyone had any experience with the lever on these sights?  I assume this is the lockdown for the height adjustment?  Doesn’t want to move easily just want to make sure I don’t “screw” it up.

https://imgur.com/gallery/siHpuib

The lever is the lockdown for quick elevation adjustment.  In operation the sight is zeroed for elevation using the small stop screw.  Loosen the screw in the middle of the lever and rotate the lever into the horizontal position. Tighten the screw until the elevation adjustment is tight and doesn't move.  Simply rotate the lever counter clockwise to loosen and raise the sight then rotate the lever back to tighten and hold the elevation adjustment.  You can't move the lever because the screw was tightened down to lock the adjustment.  Just loosen the screw and you'll see how it works.

[45flint]

Just in the Haenel 3 rifle with a contemporary Lyman aperature sight.  Loved the look and the rifle seems to be a tack driver.  Has anyone had any experience with the lever on these sights?  I assume this is the lockdown for the height adjustment?  Doesn’t want to move easily just want to make sure I don’t “screw” it up.

https://imgur.com/gallery/siHpuib

The lever is the lockdown for quick elevation adjustment.  In operation the sight is zeroed for elevation using the small stop screw.  Loosen the screw in the middle of the lever and rotate the lever into the horizontal position. Tighten the screw until the elevation adjustment is tight and doesn't move.  Simply rotate the lever counter clockwise to loosen and raise the sight then rotate the lever back to tighten and hold the elevation adjustment.  You can't move the lever because the screw was tightened down to lock the adjustment.  Just loosen the screw and you'll see how it works.

No screw in the middle of the level but I have seen some with these?

[eeler1]

Know nothing about the gun or site, but wow, what a nice looking air rifle.

[45flint]

Know nothing about the gun or site, but wow, what a nice looking air rifle.

It cleaned up so well, especially the wood.  Shoots as good as it looks.

[JKM6442]

Just in the Haenel 3 rifle with a contemporary Lyman aperature sight.  Loved the look and the rifle seems to be a tack driver.  Has anyone had any experience with the lever on these sights?  I assume this is the lockdown for the height adjustment?  Doesn’t want to move easily just want to make sure I don’t “screw” it up.

https://imgur.com/gallery/siHpuib

The lever is the lockdown for quick elevation adjustment.  In operation the sight is zeroed for elevation using the small stop screw.  Loosen the screw in the middle of the lever and rotate the lever into the horizontal position. Tighten the screw until the elevation adjustment is tight and doesn't move.  Simply rotate the lever counter clockwise to loosen and raise the sight then rotate the lever back to tighten and hold the elevation adjustment.  You can't move the lever because the screw was tightened down to lock the adjustment.  Just loosen the screw and you'll see how it works.

No screw in the middle of the level but I have seen some with these?

Your right, I missed that and was thinking of the type with the screw - duhhh!.  Why don't you try loosening the two large side plate screws on either side of the lever arm and see if this loosens it.  I also wonder if the lever arm shaft simply threads into the side plate and binds against the elevation component ? If it does, some very light tapping with a plastic or brass hammer might loosen it up; if you try this, keep in mind that the shaft could have left hand threads.   

[45flint]

Just in the Haenel 3 rifle with a contemporary Lyman aperature sight.  Loved the look and the rifle seems to be a tack driver.  Has anyone had any experience with the lever on these sights?  I assume this is the lockdown for the height adjustment?  Doesn’t want to move easily just want to make sure I don’t “screw” it up.

https://imgur.com/gallery/siHpuib

The lever is the lockdown for quick elevation adjustment.  In operation the sight is zeroed for elevation using the small stop screw.  Loosen the screw in the middle of the lever and rotate the lever into the horizontal position. Tighten the screw until the elevation adjustment is tight and doesn't move.  Simply rotate the lever counter clockwise to loosen and raise the sight then rotate the lever back to tighten and hold the elevation adjustment.  You can't move the lever because the screw was tightened down to lock the adjustment.  Just loosen the screw and you'll see how it works.

No screw in the middle of the level but I have seen some with these?

Your right, I missed that and was thinking of the type with the screw - duhhh!.  Why don't you try loosening the two large side plate screws on either side of the lever arm and see if this loosens it.  I also wonder if the lever arm shaft simply threads into the side plate and binds against the elevation component ? If it does, some very light tapping with a plastic or brass hammer might loosen it up; if you try this, keep in mind that the shaft could have left hand threads.

Today I’ll take the two side screws out, they attach the sight to the rifle.  I can then look into the back at the mechanism and flush it with penetrating oil. 

[45flint]

Here are pics:






So precise- done by a pro:

[45flint]

Success with penetrating oil and a couple raps with my small rubber hammer.  Probably hasn’t moved in 75 years?  I can see how it works now the small fine screws make the adjustment and the lever locks it down so there is no strain going to those fine screws?  This sight is almost like new, crazy.  Would love to know it exact age. 

[45flint]

This makes no sense to me? As the sight was off I checked the fit to the Haenel tube.  It is exact? These sights were made for American rifles. Did the gunsmith mill this to the proper radius? Hard to believe he would take that kind of time? 

[45flint]

Never mind lol

[45flint]

Finally sighted in the old Lyman sight.  Penetrating oil finally got those small adjusting screws turning. From the screws I don’t think it was adjusted since the 1930’s.  I’m using Hobby’s and had to adjust it up quite a bit. Windage was dead on.  The higher adjustment gave me the ability to use a old Beeman adjustable aperture disk I have had for years. First pic is sight before adjusting. Pellet on pellet accurate, shows what these old rifles can do if set up for it.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Yet another beautiful gun Steve...
AMAZING!