Originally Posted by
John Beard
I indeed noted that your rear sight, without question, is marked with “R’s”. But the presence of “R” markings does not necessarily indicate that your rear sight was made by Remington. It was not. During 1918, for example, Springfield Armory had a subinspector who marked a bunch of trigger guards and floorplates with “R’s.” But to my knowledge, his name was not “Remington”.
On a side note, I may have a spare authentic Remington rear sight. If so and you would like to trade, please reply.
Thanks!
J.B.