The Great old P-17 Enfield.

[Downwindtracker2]

Remington did make the M-30,M-30S and M-720 on the "Enfield" action,but they weren't sporterized military rifles.I am not saying some left over military parts didn't find their way in. They made them from after WWI to WWII. I got to handle a unfired,Pachmeyer stocked M-720 at a gunshow.A very fine rifle,they added a bolt guide on the 720 and a better cock-on-opening.They wanted $1500CDN,about $1100US at the time.

[davemarse]

I've just aquired a sporterized 1917 Eddy and would like to add a rear peep sight. The rifle has been drilled and tapped for a rear peep.
My problem is I don't know which sights would fit the 1917.

The ears have been cut off along with other modifications.

My best guess is that the Lyman 48RS would fit.

Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated. http://webpages.charter.net/marse70301/1917a.jpg

[Adam Helmer]

davemarse,

Welcome to this site; I see this is your first post.

You say you have a sporterized P-17. What is your barrel length and was the front sight replaced? You also say the arm has been drilled and tapped for a rear sight. I suggest you contact the former owner and ask them what rear sight they drilled and tapped for. Sporterized arms are set up for certain sight systems and we need to determine why the drilling and tapping was done.

Adam

[davemarse]

Barrel Lenght is 22 inches.
Ramp sight intalled.

Contacting the original owner would be a no brainer however I have no idea who it was.
Concerning the mystery peep sight that I'm trying to find:

Measurements between the mounting screws is .610 or 5/8", which seems to be somewhat standard.

Educated guesses as to what "type" could be narrowed to a few standards... Redfield, Lyman etc. Taking that thinking further, I could then match model numbers that only fit the 1917 or Rem. 30.

That brings me to the Lyman Model 48RS. I haven't figured out the other models, such as Redfield, etc.

How does that sound... I appreciate all comments.

[Joe Boleo]

davemarse,
Welcome to the Forum! You are correct, asking the former owner what the sight holes are for would be a waste of time. Even if you could find him it is likely that he would not know the answer. Various peep sights are on the sporterized U.S. 1917 Enfields in my gun safe. Pacific, Lyman, Willams and Redfield peep sights were used. My recommendation would be to visit a competent gunsmith or a gun shop and try to match up what is available. Take care...
Joe

[davemarse]

Joe,
Would you know the model numbers of those sights on your guns?

[Adam Helmer]

Joe Boleo,

I disagree that asking a former gun owner why reciver holes were drilled are "A waste of time." It is a logical first step and could render a good answer. IF we cannot locate the former gun owner (the driller) then we should go to a gunsmith and try to match up the holes with rear sight bases.

I have seen military receivers with 6, 7 or 8 holes drilled because the logical steps were not followed.

Adam

[Gil Martin]

I agree with Joe in this case. davemarse indicated that he did not know the former owner of the rifle, so who would he ask regarding the sight holes? If the holes were drilled for an obsolete peep sight, then Joe is right on in recommending a visit to a gunsmith or gun shop. No one suggested drilling more holes in the receiver. Joe outlined what appear to be logical steps. All the best...
Gil

[Gil Martin]

Your best bet might be to do as Joe suggested and visit a gunsmith or gun shop. They may have something available that would work. The Pacific aperture sights are long out of production. The website below is from Lyman and lists some current offerings.

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lymanproducts/index.htm

It might be more helpful to check out Brownell's website or give them a call for assistance.

http://www.brownells.com/Default.aspx

All the best...
Gil

[Gil Martin]

I looked at some sporterized U.S. 1917 Enfields with aperture sights. One has a Redfield, but there were no numbers showing on the sight. Same story with the Pacific. The folks at Brownell's may have information on a Lyman Model 48 or 57. I have not checked the Williams website, but they may have something, too. Hope this helps. All the best...
Gil

[BILLY D.]

Originally posted by Gil Martin
I looked at some sporterized U.S. 1917 Enfields with aperture sights. One has a Redfield, but there were no numbers showing on the sight. Same story with the Pacific. The folks at Brownell's may have information on a Lyman Model 48 or 57. I have not checked the Williams website, but they may have something, too. Hope this helps. All the best...
Gil

Gil

My model 30 uses Lyman 57WJS, the holes are .5965 center to center. Hope this helps.

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