The front sight of the Crosman Town & Country 107/108 is another example.
Not necessary, but super cool and well made.
Photo source: Airgun Blog
Last edited by jirushi; 31-12-2020 at 06:15 AM.
Love this unique solid brass sight system. But this explanation is incorrect. The front is changed to match the rear sight you use. The lower peep sight uses the lower front sight the higher open sight uses the higher front sight. They are actually aiming at the same point. Use depends on lighting conditions or if you are target shooting or hunting?
Not to forget Hand cut Chequering;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/312284...7615751921626/
Or little well thought out extras to protect parts from careless handling;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/312284...7615751921626/
ATB, Ed
The cocking arm release mechanism on the later pre-war BSA Improved Mod D must be the most elegant solution to this requirement, sadly later replaced by a simple button
The automatic opening of the loading tap upon cocking of the BSA Mk1 Airsporter was also a nice if not strictly necessary touch.
Brian