EAL Scope Base

[Ganderite]

I am looking at a military EAL (has open sight on the barrel).

The left receiver has 3 scope mound holes drilled in a line.

The only EALs I ever handled in the RCAF were survival rifles, none of which had scopes.

Did EALs on issue ever have scopes? I am thinking that maybe the Rangers did.

If an EAL had a a scope, what base was used? Where could I find one? And did that base use 3 holes in a straight line?

Maybe someone could post a picture of what the holes looked like for an offical scope base?

 

[BadgerDog]

Maybe someone could post a picture of what the holes looked like for an offical scope base?

Lots of pics here ..

The EAL Enfield http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=3154

Hope that helps ...

Regards,
Doug

 

[rgg_7]

Scope mounts on an EAL are a bit of a mystery. Some say the standard is a Parker Hale BA29 side mount. I've seen Williams and Echo as well. Hole spacing will determine which mount to use. In any event they're all hard to find and a little pricey.

 

[Ganderite]

Thanks. According to the pictures in that link the PH base had 2 holes in front of the ejector screw and one behind. The rifle I am looking at has 3 holes in front of the ejector.

I am looking into the Williams and Echo.