open sight

noun

(on a firearm) a rear sight consisting of a notch across which the gunner aligns the front sight on the target.

First recorded in 1585–95

The following illustration is the normal sight when the open sight notch is used.

Lateral sliding-bars or wind-gauge may be used on rear open sight, also any elevating front or rear open sight.

The battle sight is the open sight seen when the leaf is laid flat.

The sighting (p. 249) bar with open sight will be used to teach the normal sight and to demonstrate errors likely to be committed.

But here is Job struck down in the open sight of others; and is it for harshness to the poor?

April 17, 2024axolotl

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