Quote: I would not try to replace the original Mauser rear sight, even if the useless folding leaves are missing. If you drive that rear sight out of it's dovetail, you will find the full serial number of the rifle on the underside.
I saw those serial numbers...But its not as if I was going to throw it away...it will always accompany the rifle. Sooner or later I'll find an original sight (maybe on a beater Oberndorf sporter) and can replace the leaves. Its really a very minor problem.