M1917 Rear Sight Differences

[swede49]

In replacing an Eddystone rear sight that had the battle sight "peep" removed, I got a replacement part from Numrich; come to find out "E" sights are slightly longer than "W" or "R" versions. Wouldn't be a problem except that the "E" sight covers up the charger slot! Anyone know why this difference exists???

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[kcw]

In replacing an Eddystone rear sight that had the battle sight "peep" removed, I got a replacement part from Numrich; come to find out "E" sights are slightly longer than "W" or "R" versions. Wouldn't be a problem except that the "E" sight covers up the charger slot! Anyone know why this difference exists???

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Just measured the length of the ladders of two E's against an R. They all appear to be a hair under 2 & 3/16". They're on the guns and none cover the charger slot. Are the ladders on P-14's longer?

[emmagee1917]

Yep.
P14 - 2.43 inches long
M1917 - 2.16 inches long
Chris

[jaie5070]

Another clue is that P-14 sights have serial numbers stamped on them.
john

[madsenshooter]

Numrich is good at substituting small parts you order. Sometimes their sub isn't such a good thing.