Thanks for all the responses.
Update:
I actually shot it last Saturday without a rear sight. It was awesome. Barrel was shortened so there's no stampings, but it is an original barrel as it has the 5 groove bore. Read somewhere about replacement barrels having different bore.
My Williams 5-D...
Thanks for the replies guys!
After further research and your help, I believe the original owner was probably running either a Lyman 48 or Redfield 70.
I'm gonna go ahead and buy a Williams 5D JEMS, see if it works. The thing I'm confused about is that they show it as compatible with the Mauser...
I have a 1917 that I'm also looking into a rear peep for. Same situation as you, scope mounts installed but I want a peep. A previous owner had peeps on it with the rear mounted on the right side of receiver, 5/8"ish hole spacing. Gonna contact Williams and see if there's will work. Will let you...
Greetings THR,
I'm Keith, recently bought my first rifle. It's a Winchester made 1917 Enfield 30-06. Bought it cheap at a local shop, figured it'd be a great first rifle just to enjoy and target shoot with (no hunting or anything super serious). I have a lot of experience shooting through...
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