NRA Micrometer Rearsight 1946 for P14/P17

[andiarisaka]

I recently purchased from the UK an NRA Micrometer Rear Sight 1946 for Enfield P14/P17 rifles. I goes on the P14 in place of the rear volley sight. I bid on it as second choice after losing an auction for a PH5B, and the seller tells me it is much rarer. I'm hoping someone can come up with more information on it. The seller didn't know the maker, though he offered this: "Hello Robert, Regret I do not know the maker, the sights were contracted & ordered from an engineering business in Guildford,Surrey by the NRA at Bisley, regards, Jay." I've also attached the pic from the auction, not a very good one, but I'll post better ones once it arrives. Looks to be a dandy little item, probably cost an arm and a leg to reproduce today, but I may check that out. Thought I'd post here, as many of you 1917 fans also have some knowledge of the P14.

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[kragluver]

I've been watching PH5Bs for some time now, but haven't wanted to spend what they are going for on ebay. I don't know what sight you bought. I know A.J. Parker also made a Twin Zero sight for the P14/M17, but what you have is not a Twin Zero. I'd like to know if you ever find out.

[andiarisaka]

Gave me the lowdown on the sight. Wasn't very popular, and didn't last very long. Here's the pics he posted for me, was made to fit 3 different rifles. Looks like the poor man's way to get into the game. I know where there is one of the 3/53 AJ's, but the dealer in the UK won't export.

[andiarisaka]

This sight is now on auction: NRA 1946 Target Sight - 1914 1917 Enfield Rifles Rare! - eBay (item 150359985659 end time Jul-25-09 19:35:09 PDT)