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Old 17th December 2008, 11:20 AM   #14
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[QUOTE=Pukka Bundook]Michael,

It's a wonder those little pieces of wood ar ever present, if only held in by friction!
You don't think the rear one could at one time have been attached to the spring somehow?

I don't think so; had it been attached to the spring it would have had to follow its lateral movement.

Re. the open topped rear sight;
Do you think it was opened up later, and was originally closed?
The brass inlay appears to be missing from the flat area, and looks a bit like the sight was 'modified' at some time?

Great minds think alike, Richard, that brilliant idea of yours really explains the unusual opening! Thank you so much.

Michael
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