Needing Help Identifying a Front Sight

**imntxs554** · 05-11-2016 10:21 AM

I found this Front Sight with a Number 3 on one side. The only place I can find anything about is on Part markings. (check here first) : Parts Markings / Stocks . How much of this Website is True ? It shows 2 M1 icon

Carbine Manufacturers of using it, but I'm skeptical about this Sight being Correct even though there are several correct markings on this Website. TIA

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**BrianQ** · 05-11-2016 11:32 AM

The sight was made by Niedner, the number was stamped by Irwin-Pedersen.

**imntxs554** · 05-11-2016 12:21 PM

Thanks Brian...So S G never used it like that website claims.Thanks

Frank

**BrianQ** · 05-11-2016 12:52 PM

Saginaw Gear used a lot of parts left over from the IP contract.

**imntxs554** · 05-11-2016 12:54 PM

Then that explains why that website said they both used them...Thanks Again Brian

Frank

**imntxs554** · 05-12-2016 02:50 AM

On this Front Sight there is No marking on top and I assume there should be none. The only picture I did find just showed the side. I think if there was something that goes on the top of this sight the book would of showed it. Anyone knows if there should be a marking on top ? TIA.

**JimF4M1s (Deceased)** · 05-12-2016 04:08 AM

Frank,

Are there any letters on the front of the sight?

Jim

**imntxs554** · 05-15-2016 08:53 PM

Yes....There is R P in front on the Sight. Why would that be there ?

Frank

**BrianQ** · 05-15-2016 09:20 PM

R P is the marking for Planert Skate Co. for Rockola, they have shown up on a few IP carbines.

**imntxs554** · 05-15-2016 10:29 PM

Thank You Brian, but it is this Sight still for a IP Carbine ? Thanks

Frank

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