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Unread 12-05-2022, 07:03 AM   #1
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I apologize if I am posting this on the incorrect forum, but I wanted to make the members aware of an excellent source for vintage rifle sights.

Ken Bean - "The Sight Man", passed on a while back. Ken was very knowledgeable and always had an extensive selection of vintage rifle sights available for purchase. A gentleman named Dave Yingst (717) 503-7771, has purchased all of Ken's inventory and is in the business of selling these items. I have found Dave to be very pleasant and reasonable. Anyone searching for a vintage rifle sight might consider contacting Dave.

I have absolutely no interest in Dave's business. Just wanted to make others aware of this potential source.
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Unread 12-05-2022, 09:22 AM   #2
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Sorry to hear about Ken. He was an institution in this area for decades. Does his replacement have a website or show schedule?
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I don’t know Bill. I know he lives in the Harrisburg area. Best bet would be to call him for a show schedule.
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I used to deal with a guy in Texas by the name of Garry Feller, if I'm remembering right. Long ago. May or may not still be around. He had a lot of sights back then.
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Unread 12-05-2022, 01:31 PM   #5
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Just saw him this past Saturday at Forks of Delaware show in Allentown Pa.
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Just saw him this past Saturday at Forks of Delaware show in Allentown Pa.
Was he in the big or small hall?
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The large section in the same vicinity as where Ken used to be.
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Vintage rifle sights, etc. used to be a common sight at major guns shows (OGCA) but not so much any more
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Garry Fellers seems to have disappeared. I have no idea who took over for him.
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Ken's table was always my first stop at Baltimore. If I wasn't selling, I was buying and Ken always had what I needed. A real gentleman.
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