peep sight
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of peep sight
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The rifle, which has a peep sight and range and windage adjustments, is so accurate that a reasonably good shot can hit a thumbnail-sized target at 30 feet.
From Time Magazine Archive
Another improvement in the new British rifle is its aperture peep sight, replacing the v-sight long peculiar to the British Army.
From Time Magazine Archive
The No. 6 single shot has tapered barrel, case-hardened frame, genuine walnut stock and fore-end, rifle butt plate, rear and tang peep sight.
From The Bradys After a Chinese Princess The Yellow Fiends of 'Frisco by Francis Worcester Doughty
When I aimed at the bear I could see him through the circle of my peep sight, but when I moved the bead of the front sight upon him it almost covered him up.
From Tales of lonely trails by Zane Grey
The above illustration shows the correct alignment of the peep sight, front sight, and the bull's-eye.
From The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training by Olin Oglesby Ellis
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