Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
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.
Hi John

Yes, 2519 is a .177 Britannia, with 'see saw' rear sight.
Very interested to see your comments regarding the folding aperture on sn2771. Its more unique than useful - with my eyesight anyway.

Regards
Trevor