WTB: Pin, fixing bed, backsight
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Topic: WTB: Pin, fixing bed, backsight
Posted By: Sapper740
Subject: WTB: Pin, fixing bed, backsight
Date Posted: March 25 2026 at 4:07pm
Anyone know a source for these or in the alternative a satisfactory substitute? |
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: March 26 2026 at 9:14am
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Is this for a No4 or an SMLE? If its the "Pin" "back-sight pivot pin, retaining pin" then a cut off finishing nail is a perfect substitute. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Sapper740
Date Posted: March 26 2026 at 12:35pm
'Bed" should have identified it as a No.1 but I found a roofing nail works well too. LOL! The rifle is too pretty to not have a proper pin though, I need one that can be peened to prevent it from slipping out and look original. |
Posted By: Sapper740
Date Posted: March 26 2026 at 12:46pm
| And before everyone shouts DP! and makes the sign of the cross only the sight leaf is from a DP rifle. SW28fan informed me that PH5A sights aren't allowed in Service Rifle class so I removed the rear aperture sight from my No. 1 and took the rear sight leaf from one of the DP parts rifles I bought. |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: March 26 2026 at 12:58pm
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Hey if it works its not a bad idea! ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |