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 Post subject: Question: SMLE front sight blocks. Mk 1 & 2, or Lithy?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:24 pm 
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I have a 1914 BSA No1 MkIII.
I also have a 1941 Lithgow No1 MkIII.
My BSA is currently not in my hands as its out with the smith who's fitting a sub caliber .22 insert kit.
I'm trying to fit a globe front-sight & have run into a puzzle. I have 2 possible sights to fit, but I vaguely remember the BSA has the backward-sloping blocks to prevent sunlight reflections, but the Lithgow doesn't seem to?
Was there ever a parallel, not inclined sight block for the BSA SMLE's or is that unique to the Lithgow rifles?
Are they interchangeable If I can find one?
TIA as always.

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