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Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:54 pm
by ovenpaa
I am looking for a folding type peep sight for a rifle, it needs to fit behind the tang and compliment a 115 year old European sporting rifle so a modern Lyman or similar is not really the way to go. In an ideal world maybe a Parker Hale Sportarget or similar, finish is unimportant at this stage as if all else I would use it as a pattern and make one myself.
Anyone?
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:09 pm
by greenshoots
Mannlicher–Schönauer M1900 and M1903
is it this one if it is they have a folding one inletted into stock
greenshoots
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:21 pm
by ovenpaa
No, the one I need is the one that sits just behind the tang and is screwed into the stock at the top of the wrist, my rifle had one however it was removed a while ago so all I have to go in is a slight witness mark in the wood and a couple of screw holes.
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:29 am
by greenshoots
pedersoli are doing a new type which might work depending on the rifle give us a clue
greenshoots
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:06 pm
by ovenpaa
It is indeed the M1900 MS
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:13 pm
by greenshoots
i would go with a bolt mounted peep, theres a pic of the pedesoli sight in the latest kranks catologue
greenshoots
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:03 pm
by Robert303
I might have what you are looking for. It will be a few days before I can lay my hands on it and get pictures as house is in chaos due to major refit.
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:20 pm
by ovenpaa
Robert, I have an offer of a BSA however I will need to machine a new base for it so I am all ears if you might have something that would be a direct or closer fit.
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:44 am
by Robert303
Will do my best to get you some pics ASAP
Re: Wanted - Folding peep sight
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:19 am
by Robert303
I cannot lay my hands on the sight but found some pics. It is a Parker Hale 16F and it appears to be set up to be mounted on the left side of a rounded receiver. I have tried to post pics but cannot get them to attach. Having looked at the pics I don't think it would be suitable. Sorry for raising your hopes. If I can get to the box of sights I'll see if I have anything else but that might take some time. Best of luck in finding something suitable.
http://www.rifleman.org.uk/PH_Service_sights.htm
Shows a Parker Hale 16E