Redfield peep sight on Jungle Carbine

[jskeys]

I have an Enfield No 5 Jungle Carbine. When I got it it had a Redfield peep sight installed. Does anyone know if this was something done by the British or is this an after service modification made by a sportsman?

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[browningautorifle]

It's civilian.

[vykkagur]

It's civilian.

It must have been a popular addition, because I've seen a couple over the years. I assume Redfield made a base specifically for the Lee-Enfield. I have a No.1 Mk.III with a base still attached, but the rest of the sight is long gone. Wish I could find the parts to complete it.

[GeeRam]

is this an after service modification made by a sportsman?

^This.

[browningautorifle]

Sure, popular...so were putting things like PH sights on these type. Anything that could be adjusted, civilians didn't always shoot the right recipe of ball to shoot to POA for issue sights.

I assure you it was civilian, not military.