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West Australian Rifle Association > Records

sight plate

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1935 - 1955

Overview

metal sight plate

Historical information

J E Moore Collection: Central (manufacturer) sight plate

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-205-2025.119

Inscriptions and markings

"central"

Contextual information

The Central aperture sight design was first patented in Australia in 1934, with the application accepted in 1935, which effectively marks the start of commercial production. The design is attributed to the Dunn family in Melbourne, and production had ceased by the time modern discussions describe them as no longer made but still widely used on club rifles
Previous catalogue: 92/53

Year

Last modified

Wednesday, 26 November, 2025

Completeness

83

West Australian Rifle Association

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