H Burton Wilson made aperture sight mounting plate for SMLE

[muffett.2008]

Yeah, that is a tad confusing, as McCubbins original patented sight, which became the BSA No.9, was not made until 1909 and was mounted directly to the rifle.
The first BSA mounting plate was patent 22,619 1909 and used from 1911.
Parker Hale was not a recognised trademark until 1930, so obviously we mean A.G Parker.
This is Alfred Gray Parker and Son A.G. Parker Jnr. and his son A.J. Parker.
A.T.C Hale although related and considered a partner, was only involved in the accountancy side of the business. The son, A.J Parker was considered to be the main designer, he left the company in 1928 after a falling out with the Hales, and commenced his own business.
As most of the early sights up until about the 1920's were still used directly attached, using various offset leg designs, the only early manufacturer providing mount brackets for his sights was Tippins.

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[Chris B.]

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