Parker-Hale backsight?

[madcratebuilder]

I finally got around to making an ejector screw to correct length so I could mount this PH5C on blondie. This is the first time I have had an adjustable aperture peep and I like it. Now for the question. The 5C has two models, one in 1/2 moa (small knobs) and one in 1/4 moa (large knobs). I have read a few places that the large knob version is calibrated for 7.62. Is this correct? Or would a PH5C for a 7.62 be marked 7.62?
I'm not smart enough to figure out the markings anyway with out a cheat sheet so I guess it doesn't matter.
Meet blondie.

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[tiriaq]

It doesn't really matter. Forget about the range calibrations, and use the minutes scale with Vernier. The elevations on the sight will be close enough to get you in the ball park. Zero the rifle, and record your elevations for future reference.

[Enfield trader]

marked 7.62mm -- never seen a PH5c marked 7.62mm -- but have seen the PH5c used on the DCRA NO4 7.62mm rifles.

I also have 2 - TZ 4/47 sights one is marked 7.62mm just like the 4/80 and the other is not marked 7.62mm.

[Mk VII]

You get large knobs in 1/2 and 1/4 min. versions. These look like they've been home-workshop made - not difficult with a lathe and a milling machine with a dividing table. I've seen several like this. I've never seen a PH5C that was marked 7.62 (though Parker's 4/80 was so marked, and went up to 1000 only) and I doubt they exist. The PH5E4 probably took over when new production was required. Nobody took much notice of the range markings anyway.

[PrinzEugen]

Here's a couple of mine - the 5c with big knobs and 1/4 moa isn't marked 7.62, and I assumed it was calibrated for 303. The TZ 4/47 is marked 7.62 though. (I'll have to ask Enfield Trader how he got his so buffed!) Enjoy shooting with the sight madcrate - it's great fun.

[madcratebuilder]

Well, it looks like I'm looking for an AJ Parker now. Does this sickness ever end?

[PrinzEugen]

The ph5e4 is also a 7.62 calibrated sight (it was the one used on the Enforcer) just to give you another option! Sadly for you the price on ebay seems to be holding up - the last 4/47 went for £155.

[Enfield trader]

Well first is another pic of a TZ 4/47 marked 7.62mm

then there is the John Wilkes precision sight with adapter plate for the No4 and plate for the P14 / M1917

Or the 8/53 or the PH4

[Alan de Enfield]

The ph5e4 is also a 7.62 calibrated sight (it was the one used on the Enforcer) just to give you another option! Sadly for you the price on ebay seems to be holding up - the last 4/47 went for £155.

I was bidding on that one - it went a bit over my limit.
I've already got one on a No4, but you never know when you'll need a spare !!!

As its finished - ebay item 310196316459

[PrinzEugen]

Yes there are bargains to be had on ebay - but you've just got to keep your eyes peeled and spot things which are finishing during 'work hours' or very early.
Sometimes if you can spot them at a gunshow the prices are more realistic - at the international in birmingham last nov I got a nice 5a for £80 and a 5c for £85 (neither had screws needless to say), which in some ways seemed a lot [especially to my wife], but I also think you've got to get them when you can.