• Enfield Dial Sights (Variations)

    Enfield Dial Sights (Variations)

    Top row, left to right:

    Unmarked, 1800-3500 yd. range, used on Lee-Metford Mk. I
    Unmarked, 1600-2900 yd. range, used on Lee-Metford Mk. I*
    Marked “II”, 1600-2800 yd. range, used on Lee-Metford Mk. II & II*, (Long) Lee-Enfield Mk. I & I*, and Charger Loaders sighted for Mk. II & Mk. VI ball

    Second row, left to right:

    Marked “I”, 1600-2800 yd. range, used on some commercial Long Lees (also seen unmarked)
    Marked “CL” 1700-2700 yard range, used on Charger Loaders sighted for Mk. VII ball
    Marked “LES”, 1600-2800 yd. range, used on early Short Lees sighted for Mk. II & Mk. VI ball

    Bottom row, left to right:

    Marked “LES2”, 1700-2800 yd. range, used on early Short Lees with the c.1910 sight modifications for Mk. VII ball
    Marked “LES III”, 1600-2800 yd. range, used on later Short Lees originally sighted for Mk. VII ball
    Unmarked, 1500-2600 yard range, extra long pointer, used on P14s.

    Observations:

    Source: Article provided by member Brian "Greenfields"


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    This article was originally published in forum thread: Enfield Dial Sights (Variations) started by Badger View original post
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    1. lawrence253's Avatar
      I have one marked "LES2" on a 1905 shtle but the ball is missing, know where I can find one ?
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    1. manipi's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by lawrence253 View Post
      I have one marked "LES2" on a 1905 shtle but the ball is missing, know where I can find one ?
      I have exactly the same part missing and looking at the photo above, it also is missing.

      Does anyone have an idea where to get a replacement?
    1. Badger's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by manipi View Post
      Does anyone have an idea where to get a replacement?
      You'll have better luck posting in the Lee Enfield Forums ...

      Regards,
      Doug
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