Quote Originally Posted by trevorj View Post
Forgot to mention I also have sn 2771 with 'see saw' style rearsight - with flip up/down aperture (pic link below); plus sn 2519 with 'see saw' rearsight without the aperture. The latter was purchased as parts only and recently had new internals made by master craftsman Jeff J. It shoots 695 consistently +/- 5fps with Superdomes.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tjm_45...15761902401457

Regards
Trevor
Thanks Trevor,

The folding peep element on 2771 is certainly unique and the only such sight known to me. Aperture sights were banned under Bisley Service Rifle rules until aperture elements on the rearsight only were permitted in 1908. Most competitors found this gave no advantage at all and the following year, the NRA relented and allowed aperture sights to be used in their natural position immediately in front of the eye. 2771 may well have been commissioned by a Bisley competitor who wanted to keep his eye in with the Britannia!

Thanks for sharing details of 2519, as I did not have that one listed - I'm guessing .177 Britannia rather than Anglo Sure Shot?

Kind regards,

John.