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 15/16" or 1" octagon barrel. The sight has a small notch indicated in the blade. Made in the U. S. A., dovetail to a depth of .050" deep. Base is about .715" long, .575" wide as cast. Height from the bottom of the dovetail to the top of the sight notch is 0.33".
