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    Rear sight I.D

    Asking for help in identifying these 2 different rear sights I have had for ages and what rifle they would be from I am assuming they are Lee types due to the crown stamp & the E. I have noted that B1 has an offset notch to the left was this for the MLE due to counteract the spindrift at long range. (Pics from Left - Rt A, A1, A2 ~ B, B1, B2)
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    The first one looks like a Pattern 14 rear sight


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    I believe the first is an Eddystone made sight for the P14 and the second is for the Swedishicon Mauser.

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    How do you tell the difference between an Eddystone P14 and M1917 sight? Is it the graduation for the ranges or are there other features?

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    Disregard

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    I'd be looking for US acceptance marks if it were an M1917. I agree a P14.
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    I concur that the first sight is for a P-14. The second sight is most likely for a NZicon carbine since it is graduated to 2000 yards while the MLM and the MLE only went to 1800.

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    First is a P14 sight, second is a Swedishicon M96 Mauser sight, nothing to do with Enfields.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eaglelord17 View Post
    First is a P14 sight, second is a Swedishicon M96 Mauser sight, nothing to do with Enfields.
    You are absolutely correct on it being a M-96 sight and I was wrong with my assumption that it could be a carbine sight.

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