A.J. Parker & Parker Hale Sights

[Badger]

A.J. Parker & Parker Hale Sights
(Model PH-5A, PH-5B, PH-5C, 8/53, 11/47 "Twin Zero")


For Enfield No.1 SMLE Rifles
(Parker Hale Model 5A)

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For Enfield No.3 Mk1 (Pattern 1914) Rifles
(Parker Hale Model 5B)

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For Enfield No.4 Rifles
(Parker Hale Model 5C)

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For Enfield No.4 Rifles with Mk1 Micrometer Sights
(A.J. Parker Model 8/53)

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For Enfield No.4 DCRA Conversion 7.62mm Rifles
(A.J. Parker Model 11/47)


A.J. Parker & Parker Hale Sights

(93 picture virtual tour)

Observations:

The pics in the virtual tour show the most common A.J. Parker/Parker Hale rear sights used on Enfield Rifles, from the No.1 SMLE all the way through to the No.4 DCRA 7.62mm Long Branch conversions. If you refer to Page 1 (second post) in this "Lee-Enfield Accessories and Research Material" thread, you'll find scanned instruction sheets for "Parker Hale Sights, Adjustment and Use".

Also in the photo montage is device that I don't believe is manufactured by A.J. Parker/Parker Hale. Employing a set of right angled mirrors, it's an aim corrector stamped "Model SM11 GA EME64". It slips over any Enfield No.4 rifle equipped with the Mk1 micrometer type rear sight, to permit an instructor to simultaneously view a student shooter's "sight picture".

Collector's Comments and Feedback:

1. When someone buys one of these A.J. Parker/Parker Hale micrometer sights, they're often missing the proper replacement length screws required to attach them to the rifle. There are a few sources of companies making modern replacement screws. If you need them, try Scott Stonehill at sstonehill@knology.net or his web site at Evans Obsolete Screws and Enfield Repair (click here). The pics below are scans of Scott's instructions for installing the PH5C sight on an Enfield No.4 rifle, using the longer rear mounting screw which can be obtained from him. ....... (Feedback by "Badger")

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2. The PH4 target sight is smaller and more compact than the PH5. It is a direct replacement for the service sight. Elevation is sufficient for 1000yd., 30 minutes each way for windage. My understanding is that it is an earlier design than the PH5C. Installation instructions point out that the sight must flex on its pivot under recoil. ....... (Feedback by "Tiriaq")

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3. For anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the evolution of A.J. Parker/Parker Hale micrometer sights, I'd recommending locating this rare and interesting book called A Century of Sights and Sighting Aids by Edna Rosalind Parker. She is the daughter of Alfred J. Parker (founder of Alfred J. Parker Ltd.) and granddaughter of A.G. Parker (founder of Parker hale Ltd.). With her knowledge of the business and access to all of the various historical documents and pictures of the various sights, this little book makes for a very through and accurate reference piece on the subject. There is no ISBN number for it, so I'd suggest you use a "Google" search on the title to see if you can find a copy from one of the rare used book sources on the Internet. I found my copy on a table at a local gun show. ....... (Feedback by "Badger")

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4. Here's an excellent link to the U.K. National Rifle Association Historic Arms Resource Centre (click here). One of the topics covered in detail is a very detailed set of articles, pictures and operating instructions on all of their various models of A.G. and A.J. Parker and Parker-Hale Service Rifle Target Sights, as illustrated in their catalogues over 60 years ~ 1920 to 1980. Details of the various rifle sights and adapters made by A.G. and A.J. Parker and Parker-Hale Service Rifle Target Sights (click here). ..... (Feedback by "Oatmeal Savage")


5. Sometimes, the web site of the U.K. National Rifle Association Historic Arms Resource Centre, is down, or not on-line. If that's the case, here is a PDF file of the relevant section dealing with various models of A.G. and A.J. Parker and Parker-Hale Service Rifle Target Sights, as illustrated in their catalogues over 60 years ~ 1920 to 1980. ..... (Feedback by "Badger")

A.G. and A.J. Parker and Parker-Hale Service Rifle Target Sights

Detailed set of articles, pictures and instructions on all of their sights, as illustrated in their catalogues over 60 years ~ 1920 to 1980.

Copyright the National Rifle Association Historic Arms Resource Centre (click here)

PDF file size= 4.08 Mb


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