No4 Mk 1 Sight Blade question

[snowman48]

I have a bit of a problem, I have my No4 mk1 which has very little use however I'm missing the front blade and I don't know which blade I need, apparently there are 10 different types and I have no idea which one I need. Any help would be great, thanks.

 

[Stevo]

Most of the No4's I've seen have a +0.030" or +0.045" front sight installed. I'd start with one of those two. Go taller if it shoots high, shorter if it shoots low.

You'll have to find out by trial and error.

 

[spinecracker]

You occasionally see sets of front sights on evilbay for about $30. you could buy a set, choose the middle one, then work out from there. when you've worked out which one you need, get it from Springfield Sporters or similar. Then you can keep the set (if you have other Lee-Enfields to sight in) or sell it on evilbay - for $30...that is my plan lol.

 

[Garand]

The Lee Enfield #4 Mk1 point of impact is raised or lowered by exchanging the front sight.Available front sights for the #4 are as follows;
-0.045
-0.030
-0.015
0
+0.015
+0.030
+0.045
+0.060
+0.075
+0.090
+105
+0.120

Never, ever use a drift punch to remove the front sight!! The proper front sight tool is more efficient and can be manufactured out of an old screwdriver.