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PAINE SIGHT [1 record]

Record 1 1991-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

On handguns, rear open sight having a flat top with a "U" shaped notch used with a bead-topped front sight. Named after Ira Paine, 19th century match and exhibition shooter.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Sur les armes de poing, hausse à dessus plat et à cran de mire en «U», utilisée conjointement avec un guidon à grain d'orge. Il porte le nom d'Ira Paine, tireur de compétition et de spectacle du 19e siècle.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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