Trooper224
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Here's a deep dive down the 1903 rabbit hole: a set of PJ O'Hare front and rear sight covers.
I've been looking for a set of these for years. They were once as common as grains of sand on the beach, back in the '03s heyday in competition. Old Paddy must have made a blue million on them. As with many things, that has changed. They're now pretty hard to find.
Consequently, I was surprised to find a seller on ebay with both, and in excellent condition. Competitors used a smoke lamp to blacken their sights, to eliminate reflection. These were meant to protect the sights from damage, as well as preventing the black from rubbing off.
Just a cool bit of history from days long gone.
I've been looking for a set of these for years. They were once as common as grains of sand on the beach, back in the '03s heyday in competition. Old Paddy must have made a blue million on them. As with many things, that has changed. They're now pretty hard to find.
Consequently, I was surprised to find a seller on ebay with both, and in excellent condition. Competitors used a smoke lamp to blacken their sights, to eliminate reflection. These were meant to protect the sights from damage, as well as preventing the black from rubbing off.
Just a cool bit of history from days long gone.
