Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1's....Savage

[Dantforth]

I have been looking at a number of Savage marked rifles. Only one has a larger rear adjustable peep with the Savage "S". Is this an add-on or were just certain models equipped with them?

 

[tiriaq]

If you are referring to S marked Mk. I sights with the micrometer elevation adjustment, only early Savages would have had these originally fitted. Because No. 4 sights are essentially interchangeable, any pattern of sight can turn up on any No. 4 regardless of what was on the rifle originally. I suspect that the majority of Savage rifles would have left Chicopee Falls with Mk. II 300/600 sights. While still in service, they would have been subject to whatever sight upgrades were authorized.

 

[Dantforth]

That sight.....

Does it change the value of the rifle any if it has one installed? Thanks

 

[cantom]

Does it change the value of the rifle any if it has one installed? Thanks

Considering that you can usually score a Mk I sight for about $20 or so, not much. It's not really a factor for me, just a nice bonus. Easy to change out too, takes about 5 minutes including lubricating everything, wiping the cavity out etc.