HC Deb 08 May 1905 vol 145 cc1123-4
MR. CHARLES DEVLIN (Galway)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what is the cost of the sights to be affixed to the new rifle and modified Enfield.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER,) Belfast, W.

The estimated cost of sights is as follows:—Backsight of the short rifle, whether on the new or converted arm, or fitted to the long rifle, 7s. 6½d. each. Aperture sight 6d.; dial sight 9¼d.; adjustable barleycorn front-sight 4½d.