N° 8 Mk I trainer fitted with an A. J. Parker 8/53 sight attachment

[Nigel]

Back in 1981 when, as a cadet, I shot a No.8 in the Country Life competition there were two distinct classes. Class A Cup was for No.8 rifles fitted with Match sights. We used the PH 5D with aperture/globe foresights. 93 units entered this class. Class B Cup was for the as issued rear sights with blade foresights - 60 units entered this class.

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[Strangely Brown]

Back in 1981 when, as a cadet, I shot a No.8 in the Country Life competition there were two distinct classes. Class A Cup was for No.8 rifles fitted with Match sights. We used the PH 5D with aperture/globe foresights. 93 units entered this class. Class B Cup was for the as issued rear sights with blade foresights - 60 units entered this class.

Thanks for the correction Nigel; the only match I recall was Sussex ACF in the early 1960's shot against a private school.
The concept of competitive shooting was something we rarely did!