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FLIP-TYPE REAR SIGHT [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Small Arms
CONT

The first submachine gun based on this method of operation appeared in the early 1960s and was called the HK54. This early gun had a flip-type rear sight positioned forward over the magazine well.

Key term(s)
  • flip type rear sight

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Armes légères
CONT

La traditionnelle hausse rabattable en métal est libérée en appuyant sur deux boutons à l'arrière du fusil.

Spanish

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