May 7, 2024 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/7/2024
Lot consists of (A) Winchester Vernier and wind gauge sight set in the fitted case with gilt legends on lid, and French fitted for tang sight, screws, 4 alternate front sight bead profiles, wind gauge front sight, and tang mounting plate. CONDITION: Very good, with some handling marks and age-related discoloration throughout. Case very good with some distress and external scrapes; legends are crisp and legible. (B) Loose graduated peep sight marked "76" on leaf spring. CONDITION: Good, with evidence of use, including mossing and discoloration throughout, retaining approximately half of the bluing, mostly on base and protected areas. Accompanied by a copy of the article "American Cased Verniet Sight Sets" by Bob Lieding.