No1 MkIII... I think?

[Tromas]

Long story short, a friend sold me what I believe is a 1916 No1 MkIII for few bucks. It was missing many parts, and had the barrel cut down with a No5 style flash hider added and "No5 Jungle Carbine" stamped in the barrel.

I have started buying parts to restore it to more of a factory looking No1. (I know it wont have the same value as an original, but its more of a fun project and less about the value.) Some one had welded a notched bar across the ring on the receiver to act as sight when the one on the barrel was removed. But once I cut off the notched bar, I could see that the ring (dont know what it is called) is not one piece going across, but two separate pieces with one side having a screw going into the top.

None of the pictures diagrams show any look like this, nor can I find a part listed for it anywhere. Any insight as to whats going on? Was this normal on some rifles, there doesn't appear to be any cutting marks like the center section was cut out.Attachment 105255Attachment 105256Attachment 105257

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