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Definition of Battle sight
1. Noun. An arrangement of sights that makes possible the rapid aiming of a firearm at short ranges.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battle Sight
Literary usage of Battle sight
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Privates' Manual by James Alfred Moss (1916)
"battle sight. By battle sight we mean the position of the rear sight with the
leaf down. ... The battle sight is the only sight used in rapid fire. ..."
2. Small Arms Firing Manual 1913 by United States War Dept (1914)
"The platoon is halted and fire opened on the nearer group, the battle sight being
used. TARGETS.—The distinct target, or main objective, will consist of ..."
3. Manual of Military Training by James Alfred Moss (1914)
"Standard: For ranges within battle sight, time 20 seconds; beyond battle sight,
time 30 seconds. Not more than 15% error in the estimation of the range. ..."
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