Illuminated gunsight

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1986-11-14

1987-12-22

Martin, Jr., William D.

Geometrical instruments

Straight-line light ray type

Multisight line

335205, 224911, 224246, F41G 132

Patent

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047138890

ABSTRACT:
This invention comprises an illuminated gunsight attachment for mounting on a weapon to permit the user to aim and shoot in low-light conditions. The illuminated gunsight includes a light-emitting diode for a front sight and an illuminated rod for a rear sight. The invention also includes a magnetic switch which automatically activates the power circuit to illuminate the sights as the revolver is withdrawn from its holster. The illuminated gunsight attachment is mounted unobtrusively on the barrel of a weapon to permit use of either conventional sight posts of the weapon or the illuminated sights of the invention. In one embodiment the rear sight is formed by a set of parallel lines comprised of flourescent markings located on opposite sides of an illuminated line. The invention also includes a firearm holster with a magnet thereon for activating the illuminated gunsight as it is withdrawn from the holster.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3239658 (1966-03-01), Castaldo
patent: 3678590 (1972-07-01), Hayward
patent: 3914873 (1975-10-01), Elliott et al.
patent: 4003507 (1977-01-01), Elton
patent: 4434560 (1984-03-01), Comeyne
patent: 4533980 (1985-08-01), Hayes

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