+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: No1 MkI Wirebreaker and Luminous Sights

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Legacy Member WillSarchet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2020
    Last On
    07-28-2023 @ 12:41 PM
    Location
    Washington State
    Posts
    84
    Real Name
    William Sarchet
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    05:26 AM

    No1 MkI Wirebreaker and Luminous Sights

    I got these in a bulk lot of Enfield parts. Luckily for me, the auction house didn't have these visible in the one photo they took of the parts, so they didn't get bid up. I'd like to know just how rare these are and roughly what they are worth - I have found more mentions of the sights, but the wire breaker seems to be fairly rare. Now I need to hurry up and finish my project ShtLEs and get a bayonet!
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

  2. The Following 4 Members Say Thank You to WillSarchet For This Useful Post:


  3. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  4. #2
    Legacy Member capt14k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 09:15 PM
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    252
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    07:26 AM
    That looks completely different from the wire cutters I just tried buying.



    ---------- Post added at 02:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:33 PM ----------


  5. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to capt14k For This Useful Post:


  6. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  7. #3
    Advisory Panel
    Roger Payne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Last On
    03-20-2024 @ 06:05 AM
    Location
    Sutton Coldfield, UK.
    Posts
    3,429
    Real Name
    Roger Payne
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    12:26 PM
    That's because the OP has stumbled on the wire breaker & you have one of the patterns of wire cutters. Same purpose but entirely different piece of kit. I have had a number of sets of wire cutters & still have three (one is a relic set that I literally picked up myself on the edge of a field on the Somme about eighteen months ago), but I only have the one wire breaker, & have only ever had the opportunity to buy the one.....they are seriously rare. Wire cutters are scarce, but relatively speaking, much commoner. The luminous sights again, are scarce, but like the wire cutters, do turn up from time to time. I have had several sets over the years but have only kept one. I really have no idea on values, especially outside the UKicon, but no doubt somebody will be able to advise you.

    Incidentally the wire breaker fits over the SMLE bayonet & the two 'jaws' hold the strands of barbed wire in front of the muzzle of the rifle. Firing a round of course will then shear the wire. Lord knows how long it would have taken a Tommy to get through a 50m deep obstacle on the Hindenburg Line! (& whilst being shot at).

    Nice find!

  8. The Following 4 Members Say Thank You to Roger Payne For This Useful Post:


  9. #4
    Legacy Member capt14k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 09:15 PM
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    252
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    07:26 AM
    I didn't know wire breaker existed til today or wire cutters til the other day. I didn't actually end up buying the wire cutter. They sold for over 300€.


  10. Thank You to capt14k For This Useful Post:


  11. #5
    Legacy Member WillSarchet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2020
    Last On
    07-28-2023 @ 12:41 PM
    Location
    Washington State
    Posts
    84
    Real Name
    William Sarchet
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    05:26 AM
    Thread Starter
    Thanks a bunch Roger! There are lots of other good bits in there but these were the first that jumped out at me. Honestly, even a UKicon price point would be useful. The only data point I have so far is a mention in a thread of one that sold for 450 Australianicon... eleven years ago. Sounds like it is one to hold onto for sure.

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. CZ-82 sights
    By Happy_Garand in forum Other Military Service Pistols and Revolvers
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-13-2020, 08:55 PM
  2. Luminous Sights for the SMLE
    By Buccaneer in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 03-08-2016, 12:13 PM
  3. Enfield front sights and target rear sights
    By yellowhousejake in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 12-04-2010, 09:19 PM
  4. M1 sights
    By browningautorifle in forum M1 Garand/M14/M1A Rifles
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 08-22-2009, 08:04 PM
  5. RMC Frt Sights
    By painter777 in forum M1/M2 Carbine
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-09-2009, 09:54 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks