Adjustable rear pistol sight and sight mounting and adjustment method
US7526890B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rugged, adjustable optical alignment device well suited for use as a pistol rear sight is adapted for use in a dovetail, as is customarily seen on the slide of an automatic pistol. The sight assembly includes a rear notch, but could just as easily include a peep aperture or other optical alignment structure. The rear sight provides an easy click-detent adjusting mechanism for horizontal translation of the notch, as well as a second click-detent mechanism for vertical translation of the structure defining the notch, thereby providing adjustments for windage and elevation. A base hingedly supports a vertical tilt member. A horizontal slide member mounted on the rear of the vertrical tilt member is horizontally translatable by adjustment of a windage adjustment screw.
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