Question concerning PH5A

[Peter Laidler]

Ah, the scale (as shown in pics 6 and 9)......, yes...., didn't think about that BUT....... If it was me, that wouldn't hold me back! I'd have another scale plate made and screwed or fixed onto the now upside down cursor thinggy. OR simply do without the scale and make do with counting the clicks as we used to teach on the No32 telescope in conditions of half light and poor visibility -s uch as in a dark hide.

I would contact Fultons next time you're down these parts and see what he's got in his box of tricks.

[Robert303]

The other answer is to put it to one side and ger a BSA No 9 which folds down out of the way if you want to shoot 'Service Rifle'

[Peter Laidler]

Or just use the open sights!

[Wiley99]

Any chance of a tutorial on disassembly and reassembly of the windage arm on a PH5A Sight? I will post pics this week end. Thanks for the replies.

[muffett.2008]

I have the vaguest recollection of the 5A being offered in both styles, had a quick look but it didn't jump out to bite me.
After the easing of requirements on 'as issued' when higher blades were allowed, the use of the lower fitting would have little bearing, as target shooters invariably removed the windarms anyway.
Will feed through my files again when I get the chance.

[Peter Laidler]

Muffer, I'm sure that there'd be money in a little self published book on these PH/AGP sights. The variables must be quite staggering........... But what a little bible it'd be if it mentioned things like thread sizes and clicker ball sizes, spring sizes etc etc applicable to each variable............ Put me down for one.

I think it'd a money spinner if you had the balls available - if you'll excuse the phrase! Springs are available locally here by the metre. Screws ........jeeeees! Index plates, always missing - should be a doddle to reproduce given current laser etching. Just my thoughts

[Robert303]

Oddly enough I was thinking the same and wondering why some ex armourer type wasn't offering a repair and refurbishment service!
The book 'A Century of Sights and Sighting Aids' by the late Edna Parker is quite good for identifcation ( I have a few copies for sale) but I think you would need a complete set of Alfred Parker and Parker Hale catalogues to get the complete picture.
As Peter says a technical manual with drawings and a parts list would be VERY welcome.
Peter would you mind passing on the details of the spring supplier you mentioned? That could be useful to a few people.
Classic and Antique Firearms

[Wiley99]

Thanks for the reply Robert303, I have a BSA No. 9, but the way my No 1 Mk III is stocked, the sight can't fold down and trying to adjust the windage is troublesome. Wiley99

[muffett.2008]

The No.9 BSA sight was only fitted directly to rifles fitted with volley sights, if fitted to any other rifle you need the BSA mount plate and longer windarm.
Pete, the balls are 2mm and readily available from ball bearing suppliers.

[Peter Laidler]

I realise that Muffer, but not too many suppliers want to supply 3x 2mm balls! On the other hand, if you had a little book out which coincidentally advertised the fact that you sold balls and springs as a set (add an extra ball as they won't take advice and assemble it within a plastic bag), screws, plates etc, just think of the purely coincidental business it'd bring.