Scope mount on rear sight SMLE 1 mk3?

[Depreacher]

Hello gang,

I've gone from Castboolitpreacher to Depreacher. The old user name was WAAAY too long. Anyhoo, I'm looking for a scope mount that will attach to the rear sight base of a SMLE no. 1 mk 3 I hope to soon purchase. I'm left handed, so would be able to operate the bolt faster if I had a LER scope on the barrel instead of the receiver bridge. Looked and looked, but can't find one. Duct tape, maybe??? :lol: As always, all help appreciated. Mack

[Freightman]

Might try http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?main.html

[northmn]

Advanced Technology also handles scope mounts for Lee Enfields.

DP

[Bloodman14]

Here, check this out!

http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews/onehotscopemount/index.asp

If this doesn't work for you, I don't know what will.[smilie=w:

[madsenshooter]

Seems to me it would be prone to warping when heated with a torch, maybe that's why his got crooked.

[Depreacher]

Blimey, Mates, THANKS all for your help. After careful consideration (about 5 or 6 seconds) I decided to go with Freightmans choice of the S&K scout mount. No drilling, tapping, or heating. Now to find a suitable No 1 mk. 3, or No. 4 mk. 1. THANKS AGAIN, Mack

[giz189]

Hey Mack, glad to see you back. I put one of the S&K mounts on my K31 since I could not see the little bitty front sight. I like it okay I guess. It makes for a scout style mount. The only problem I have is I need to raise the comb somewhat so I can see thru scope without raising my head up from stock so much. Have not decided the best (easiest) way to raise comb yet.

[timkelley]

Hey Mack, for that No.4 Mk.1 try Classic arms. at http://classicarms.us/
They have Enfields advertised at, I think, a fairly good price. Look under the C&R heading.
I've not ordered from these people so.......