Wax cast steel, not polished, this rear sight has a long base often found on early rifles. This small version is made for a longrifle with a slim 13/16" or 7/8" octagon barrel. The sight has a small notch centered on the blade. Made in the U. S. A., dovetail to a depth of .050" deep. Base is about .685" long, .530" wide as cast. Blade will stand .250" above the plane of the barrel.
