Parker Hale sight repair

[Calfed]

I've got a Parker Hale 5B that is not working. The windage works perfectly, but the elevation does not.

Is there anyone out there who reparis Parker Hale sights?

Thanks

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[RJW NZ]

pm me if u like, I do most things, NZ located. RJW

[Peter Laidler]

Fultons have most of the spares stocks from P-H for their sights RJW. But, alas, not all of the bits! And after having had a few of them pass through my hands, I can confirm that there were MANY, many variables of each sight............. Standardisation wasn't their strong point

[rgg_7]

You're best to find somebody within your country of residences to do the work. It will save you considerably on shipping and any imposed duty on entry/exit.

What is wrong with your sight? If the elevation lead screw is damaged you are looking at a costly repair. Parts need to be hand fitted as no two are alike. I'd look at buying a good rebuilt sight and using this one as a trade-in. Most guys rebuilding with take a damaged sight for parts.

Hope this helps,

Ron

[RJW NZ]

I have a complete working 5b top arm here if you want to buy it and just do a straight install, that'd be the easiest way if you're not handy.

[Calfed]

Thanks for all the replies.

I guess the thing to do is pull it apart and see if I can determine why it doesn't work.
I'll do that and post the results.

I emailed Fulton's of Bisley, but have not yet received a reply.

RJW, I'll get in touch after I have disassembled the 5B

[Peter Laidler]

Don't be put off shipping it Calfed. I've just sent two rebuilt sights abroad and jiffybag postage with the correct declaration as a 50 year old repaired sight was £4.

But DO NOT mix bases and slides unless you have some good calibrating/inspecting facilities. That's only my very recent experience. The main problem with the elevating mechanism jambing up us a bent top to the leadscrew that causes the knob to foul the arm and .............

Have a go yourself first but might I suggest you undo it inside a polythene bag so that when the springs and balls fly out, which they certainly will the first time....., you'll still have them.

[Calfed]

Without disassembling the sight, this is what I found..

The elevator will move up and down the base when you turn the elevation knob IF you put a bit of pressure on it. Otherwise, it just spins when you try and depress the elevation. Also, no "click stops" on the elevation knob. Here are some pictures..




It looks like the prior owner may have lost some of the parts. I got it on fleabay a while back knowing that it needed some work.

What do you guys suggest?

[Calfed]

I know nothing about these sights, but it seems to me that a spring and some kind of mechanism for the knobs "click-stops" is missing.

[Gnr527]

From memory

Unscrew the cap in the top of the elevation screw head and you will see how the whole thing works.
You need a small ball bearing and tiny spring for the clicking mechanism and the cap screws to the top of the elevation threaded shaft - and you should be good to go.
I'm sure the forumers will come up with the bits.

Apologies to the Armourers for descriptive terms - I'm just a gunner.

John