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dlc_aec
10-25-2013, 09:59
hello all,

i have a question about the manufacturer of a rear sight (everything above the collar). on the underside of the ladder is an M, no other markings. its my belief all parts of the sight are original to the ladder. my question... who made it? none of the 4 manufactures start with an M....

thanks for the help,
douglas

Rick the Librarian
10-26-2013, 07:18
Sounds like a WWII replacement to me. Pictures?

Emri
10-26-2013, 07:24
The "M" is an inspectors mark. Who made it ?? Need pics to determine that.

Gary L. Bush
10-26-2013, 08:28
I have seen the "M" on several pre W.W.I Rock Island rifle rear sights.

Gary L. Bush

Col. Colt
10-26-2013, 07:18
I had a sight with the same mark and was told it was Rock Island on this website, some time ago. CC

John Beard
10-26-2013, 10:32
hello all,

i have a question about the manufacturer of a rear sight (everything above the collar). on the underside of the ladder is an M, no other markings. its my belief all parts of the sight are original to the ladder. my question... who made it? none of the 4 manufactures start with an M....

thanks for the help,
douglas

Rock Island Arsenal.

J.B.

chuckindenver
10-28-2013, 09:53
agree, RIA