Rear sight I.D

[Flying10uk]

Here is a picture of the rear sight of my (U.K. deactivated) P14 by ERA, for reference.


I take it that there is not a "W" or a "R" marked on the first sight anywhere that you can see, Cinders?

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[browningautorifle]

there is not a "W" or a "R" marked on the first sight anywhere

There's an "E" marked at the bottom by the screw, third picture. So, an Eddystone.

[breakeyp]

Quickest way to tell difference between US Model 1917 rear sight and British Pattern 1914 is that the British sight has a serial number.

[Roger Payne]

IIRC concerning distinguishing a M'17 from a P'14 rear sight, the M'17 is physically slightly less tall than the P'14 due to the 30-06's flatter trajectory. (Only useful if you have one of each available, I know!).

[CINDERS]

Has an E also on the opposite side to the catch on the slider.

[Peter Laidler]

Not all Patt 14 parts were interchangeable between factory and factory for reasons best known to whoever and I believe that backsights are one of the items UNLESS it was as a complete assembly. I have the P'14 EMER and details somewhere and will come back with confirmation

[green]

IIRC the M1917 sight is about 1/8" shorter than the P14.