I have an Enfield No 5 Jungle Carbine. When I got it it had a Redfield peep sight installed. Does anyone know if this was something done by the British or is this an after service modification made by a sportsman?
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I have an Enfield No 5 Jungle Carbine. When I got it it had a Redfield peep sight installed. Does anyone know if this was something done by the British or is this an after service modification made by a sportsman?
It's civilian.
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Originally Posted by jskeys
It must have been a popular addition, because I've seen a couple over the years. I assume Redfield made a base specifically for the Lee-Enfield. I have a No.1 Mk.III with a base still attached, but the rest of the sight is long gone. Wish I could find the parts to complete it.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Sure, popular...so were putting things like PH sights on these type. Anything that could be adjusted, civilians didn't always shoot the right recipe of ball to shoot to POA for issue sights.
I assure you it was civilian, not military.