LB rear sight id

[Ian Robertson]

I have a Long Branch rear sight that looks like a MkI with the screw adjustment but it has no battle aperture and is marked with what looks like a Maltese cross. Has anyone seen this one before?

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[pzjgr]

Well, its not for sure, but (T) Snipers will have the battle sight milled off so the sight will clear the scope when mounted...and I believe the cross stamp meant it was a fitted, non-interchangeable part....

Other guys would probably know for sure though....

[tiriaq]

It is the sight for a LB T.

[Ian Robertson]

That solves it.

Ian

[Ian Robertson]

After the fact but a picture

[Badger]

Yup...

As pzjgr points out, the "Maltese Cross" purportedly indicates non-standard parts. You often see it on various parts made by Savage and fitted to Long Branch sniper rifles. ie: wood components and rear sights.

Check under the Canada - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here)

Read the Observations section and view the 160 pic photo montage of our MKL entry of a 1945 Enfield No.4 Mk1*(T) Long Branch Sniper Rifle (click here).

On various examples, I've seen the rear sight marked with the "Maltese Cross" and on some others not. You should find it underneath up front on the forestock as well.

If you're selling it, I think you should get some opinions on value and perhaps even auction it, as I think Long Branch No.4(T) collectors might anty up a goos sum for it.

Regards,
Badger

[Ian Robertson]

Thanks for the info. I have more than one so I may auction one off, as much interested to see what it's worth!

[RCEMERalf]

I am selling such an item on Ebay now with closing Sunday 17 June. We shall see what the market will bear.