No4 Mk1* rear sight question.

[Xmas_Asn]

I want to get a new(to me) rear sight for my No4 Mk1* I would like to get a Micrometer rear sight. Something more than just the 300 yards and 600 yard battle sights I have now. Im looking on ebay but its confusing me a little.

I see Mk1 sight but they are like $70ish and I see others that are marked Mk3 that are cheaper but I didn't even know they made a Mk3.. I think I need help from some of you more expert Enfield gurus.

Thanks in advance.

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[buffdog]

The sight you want is the Mark 1 micrometer type sight that adjusts the elevation by a threaded screw and knob.

The other Marks were wartime expedients to cut production time and costs. The Mark 2 is a simple 'L' type flip sight for 300 and 600 yards. The Mark 3 was a stamped sight, had a spacer washer, and a latch that got broken easily. The Mark 4 was a stamped sight, improved latch, and no spacer needed.

$70 seems quite high for a Mark 1 sight. They usually sell for about $20-$25 at Gun Shows, or Dealers in surplus items.
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[Xmas_Asn]

Mk1 Ebay

This is the only Mk1 I can find..

[spinecracker]

Use search term "enfield sight" - you will find more sights that way.

[RJW NZ]

Ebay prices for milled rear sights are higher than the shops, if you're in the US, try these in this order; BDL LTD, Numrich, Springfield sporters, .
If you're outside the USA most of the US outlets can't export anymore, try in this order, BDL LTD, Numrich, they can both export.
To get the url and links go to enfieldresource.com, look under 'british 303 parts' on page one, there's quite a list of places with full parts lists, or look under the alphabetical index.

[Peter Laidler]

Buffdog is ALMOST right
Mk1 The original miled clicker sight
Mk2 Flip-over 300 bayonet fixed - 600 bayonet unfixed
Mk3 UK made fabricated sight with vulnerable protruding catch
Mk4 UK made variant of the Mk3 with better/slightly folded in adjustment catch
Canadian Mk3 Similar to UK Mk3 but uses solid axis pin block
Canadian Mk4 Similar to UK Mk4 but uses solid axis pin block