+ Reply to Thread
Page 3 of 6 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 ... LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 51

Thread: Lee Enfield Sights (Slideshow)

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #21
    Advisory Panel
    Peter Laidler's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    03-24-2024 @ 09:52 AM
    Location
    Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The home of MG Cars
    Posts
    16,507
    Real Name
    Peter Laidler
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    08:25 PM
    It could have/might easily have had one fitted. Either at the factory - incoming suppliers stocks permitting. Or in service. A defective Mk2 backsight could easily be replaced with a Mk1 type if one were on the shelf.

  2. Thank You to Peter Laidler For This Useful Post:


  3. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  4. #22
    Legacy Member kar98k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Last On
    02-13-2021 @ 05:50 PM
    Location
    PHX
    Posts
    327
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    01:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
    It could have/might easily have had one fitted. Either at the factory - incoming suppliers stocks permitting. Or in service. A defective Mk2 backsight could easily be replaced with a Mk1 type if one were on the shelf.
    thank you.

    i'll post pics as soon as it arrives.

  5. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  6. #23
    Legacy Member Bindi2's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 09:18 AM
    Location
    Western Australia
    Posts
    1,446
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    02:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ian View Post
    I know this is a Number 9 - but which one is my question. It almost seems as if it's been beefed up. The aperture is a BSA 6 position, both the sight and the mounting plate are marked Alfd Parker (would have been nice if there were only one) and the address is not a known Parker address.

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSC01013-1.jpg
    PM Muff direct and let him know there is a query on this thread.

  7. #24
    Advisory Panel Surpmil's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Last On
    @
    Location
    West side
    Posts
    4,651
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    11:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Warren View Post
    Plate number 15 is "I believe" a HUMPHRIES, made in Canadaicon around 1917 - 20.
    Humphries was a native Canadian (First Nations) who worked out of Vancouver, BC. Canada
    I have the identical sight with his name hand stamped on it.
    Wasn't he the chap who came up with the aperture sight mounting bridge / charger guide for the Ross MkII or so they say? I believe he was a Cowichan; best known for their sweaters!

    I used to have one of his sights, photos attached.

    I see Muffet.2008 has one as well. They seem to have traveled widely, surprisingly enough, as they're no silk purse.
    Last edited by Surpmil; 11-14-2014 at 12:03 AM.
    “There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”

    Edward Bernays, 1928

    Much changes, much remains the same.

  8. #25
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    TCS-5's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Last On
    03-23-2015 @ 10:16 PM
    Location
    Left Coast
    Posts
    50
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    01:25 PM
    The Parker Hale 8/53, plate 55, those ever show up here in the US?

    I like the looks of it but when folded down is the point blank aperture blocked by the threaded PH aperture?

    John
    Last edited by TCS-5; 02-08-2015 at 10:40 PM.

  9. #26
    Advisory Panel Surpmil's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Last On
    @
    Location
    West side
    Posts
    4,651
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    11:25 AM
    I see you've got an early Humphreys sight there, left drawer back center: https://www.milsurps.com/attachment....0&d=1400495572

    I found the arm of a better and later version recently. There are no patent records in Canadaicon I could find though, despite the patent claim on the sight.

    If anyone has a base I would appreciate seeing a few photos. I think Lyman may have inspired the toothed arm. (Sorry about the bad photos)
    “There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”

    Edward Bernays, 1928

    Much changes, much remains the same.

  10. #27
    Contributing Member CINDERS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Last On
    03-25-2024 @ 11:01 AM
    Location
    South West Western Australia
    Posts
    7,734
    Real Name
    CINDERS
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    02:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
    Such is life!
    Ned Kelly's last words before he swung on the end of a rope...................

  11. #28
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    Hordo's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Last On
    05-29-2015 @ 07:39 PM
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    9
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:25 AM

    garage sale find

    I picked this up at a garage sale today cause I thought it was cool. Was pretty hard to find out what it was but noticed a picture of it in the slide show.

    I can't find any info on them so anything you guys would be willing to share would be much appreciated.

    Attachment 62927

    Thanks,
    Matt

  12. #29
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 01:16 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,838
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    11:25 AM
    It's a sight cramp...for adjusting sights. You know that now right? It's for the #1 Mk3 and variants I think. We have it in the Knowledge Libraryicon too... Milsurps Knowledge Library - Fore Sight Adjusting Cramps (by Graeme Barber))
    Regards, Jim

  13. #30
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    Hordo's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Last On
    05-29-2015 @ 07:39 PM
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    9
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    It's a sight cramp...for adjusting sights. You know that now right? It's for the #1 Mk3 and variants I think. We have it in the Knowledge Libraryicon too... Milsurps Knowledge Library - Fore Sight Adjusting Cramps (by Graeme Barber))
    Thanks Jim, I've listed it on ebay, I could only find out what it was and that it seemed hard to find.
    Last edited by Hordo; 05-24-2015 at 06:03 PM.

+ Reply to Thread
Page 3 of 6 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 ... LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Enfield front sights and target rear sights
    By yellowhousejake in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 12-04-2010, 09:19 PM
  2. Questions re: Enfield No. 4 Mk 2 Sights
    By NMC_EXP in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 04-05-2009, 07:30 PM
  3. Lee Enfield night sights
    By Warren in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 06-07-2007, 12:25 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks