A unique subject of interest to serious gun collectors, this book offers an in-depth and comprehensive examination of old gunsights and the rifles they were used on. It features more than 400 photos and hundreds of market prices, covering all major American manufacturers and some foreign.
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This is an awesome book. Great photos and great descriptions of vintage sights. A great tool for research and info on what guns each sight is for. This also includes hard to find makers as well. Highly recommend!!
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front globe sight, barrel with two screws, sporting rear sight, block rear sight, fixed blade front sight, metal bead front sight, optional sights, loosening the eyepiece, gold bead front sight, receiver sight, tang sight, sight dovetails, ramped front sight, screw adjustable for windage, combination rear sight, micrometer click adjustments, notched elevator, ivory bead front sight, silver bead front sights, dovetail band, steel blade pinned, stamped metal construction, cataloged offerings, patent rear, ramp front sight Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Marlin Model, Stevens Model, Repeating Rifle, Sharps Model, Springfield Model, Enfield Model, High Standard, Ivory Hunting Sight, Bull Gun, Marlin Improved, National Match, Mauser Model, Sharps New Model, Walnut Hill, Match Rifle, Pacific Model, Winchester Three-Leaf Express Sight, Adjustable Rear Sporting Sight, Western Field, Carbine Standard, Colt Officers Model, Mossberg Models, Receiver Mounted Aperture Sight, Savage Arms Company, Christy Gun Works New!
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front globe sight, barrel with two screws, sporting rear sight, block rear sight, fixed blade front sight, metal bead front sight, optional sights, loosening the eyepiece, gold bead front sight, receiver sight, tang sight, sight dovetails, ramped front sight, screw adjustable for windage, combination rear sight, micrometer click adjustments, notched elevator, ivory bead front sight, silver bead front sights, dovetail band, steel blade pinned, stamped metal construction, cataloged offerings, patent rear, ramp front sight Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Marlin Model, Stevens Model, Repeating Rifle, Sharps Model, Springfield Model, Enfield Model, High Standard, Ivory Hunting Sight, Bull Gun, Marlin Improved, National Match, Mauser Model, Sharps New Model, Walnut Hill, Match Rifle, Pacific Model, Winchester Three-Leaf Express Sight, Adjustable Rear Sporting Sight, Western Field, Carbine Standard, Colt Officers Model, Mossberg Models, Receiver Mounted Aperture Sight, Savage Arms Company, Christy Gun Works New!
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This book cites 4
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- Rifles of the World by John Walter on page 56 (1), and page 56 (2)
- In It by Gale Nelson on page 56
- Crack Shot (Linford Western) by Jake Rose on page 56
- The Krag Rifle by William S. Brophy in Front Matter
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