rear sight

noun

1. the sight nearest the breech of a firearm.

rear sight

noun

1. the sight of a gun nearest to the breech

Example Sentences

One, the “AR-15 Super Slim Fixed Rear Sight - Black,” is currently featured on EBay’s landing page for “Hunting Scope Mounts & Accessories” as the site’s fourth-highest-rated product in the category.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the bullets Washington fired struck the rear sight of Kumcur’s raised weapon, then cut a deep graze wound in his head, the statement said.

From Washington Times

Kumcur’s gun also appeared to have been struck by a bullet; the rear sight was damaged, indicating it was hit as the officer raised it to return fire, Fontenot wrote.

From Washington Times

It worked on the convertible because there are no rear beams to block the driver’s rear sight lines. But it was never taken seriously by automakers because of huge styling and aerodynamic issues.

From Washington Post

The pistol comes with a match grade stainless steel barrel, along with a Wilson Combat rear sight and a Trijicon dovetail, tritium front sight.

From Washington Times