Just started looking into Enfields....
I saw 3 Mk4 Enfields today (didn't purchase any) and each had different rear sights. The different configurations and information from the seller had me thinking it would be best to research some more.
Here is what I saw and why I didn't buy it.
Item 1 - Looked like original rear sights, but I felt over all the finish and metal was too worn and had that black stuff on the metal. You know, that cheap black coating that chips and flakes off.
Item 2 - The rear sights just looked wrong for the rifle and had a MK 1 stamp near the top of the rear sight. Also, the wood looked like it was refinished probably as a project to pimp the gun.
Item 3 - Was a simple flip style peep sight. Basically a peep sight with one small hole and one larger hole. Essentially the same flip style rear sights one would find on an early original M1 Carbine.
Based on the seller, all these sights are correct and are known to be delivered from the factory in these configuration. To me it didn't seem right and thought it best to get clarification from Enfield experts.
What rear sights should I expect to find on the Enfield MK 4 rifles?