SMLE Rear site problem.

[The Monk]

Hello all.

This problem of the rear sight moving forward when shooting i thought i had sorted. I gently tightened things up on the rear, but has not stopped it. Even though it is hard to move now with your fingers.

Any suggestions welcome. I have looked at parts lists for this area of the sights and wonder if there is not some part missing? Non are very detailed in this area.

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[303Guy]

If I knew how to post pictures I would post one of a good rear sight. You should have to depress that button on the side to release the slide lock which also forms a micro-adjust on the other side.

[jona]

It may just need a good cleaning. Dirt, grease, and paint build up in the grooves to point sight no longer locks. Clean both the grooves and the release button till it moves freely.

[Peter Laidler]

There's only ONE or TWO things that stops the cursor moving up the slide and that is a 'threaded'/serrated sort of segment. And this is held firmly in place by a spring. Both as cheap as chips, readily available new and simplicity itself to replace