LEE ENFIELD RARE .22 TRAINER....W/PICS

**NORTHOF60** · 03-08-2020 04:31 PM

I haven't noticed any military acceptance stamps on the pictures provided. I couldn't help noticing the Parker-Hale Birmingham stamp on the receiver top. I hope that the attached from the Parker-Hale 1940 Service Section Catalogue provide some clarification.

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**bros** · 03-09-2020 02:11 AM

Thanks for posting that NORTHOF60....yeah that answers some of my questions.

I guess we can "kinda" conclude that Parker Hale made and fitted these rear sights.

Thanks fellows for your help !!!!

---------- Post added at 11:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 PM ----------

Originally Posted by Melanie_Daniels

All rifles with this backsight I saw were used in New Zealand icon

as Training rifles for the No. 4. My Example has also New Zealand stamp marks.

Hi there.......are you able to post a picture of the left side of the rifle showing the sight and one taken from the rear, like the ones I posted?

Thanks

**NORTHOF60** · 03-09-2020 11:57 AM

I consider it unlikely that the sight was manufactured and installed by Parker-Hale at the time of conversion. I think it is probably an "after-market" addition. Examples of the sight I have observed are stamp formed, with crisp bends, and hand finished, probably in a machine shop. The picture of the sight on your rifle shows that it isn't seated correctly - its canted backward. It should be seated straight up and down.

**30Three** · 03-09-2020 05:06 PM

I doubt the rear sight has been made by a professional sight maker such a AG Parker or Parker Hale. It looks like a home made job to me.
Nice looking rifle though. These are great fun to shoot.
My daughter loves shooting our 1918 SMLE .22. PH5A Parker rear sight on No2MkIV* Lithgow icon

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