This guide provides a comprehensive overview of antique and collectible firearm sights. It details the history and evolution of gunsights from 1850 to 1965, covering major American manufacturers and significant foreign producers. The book includes approximately 400 photographs to illustrate the various sights and provides hundreds of market prices for collectors.

This guide is presented as the definitive resource for collectors of firearm sights, a subject of interest to a significant portion of the gun collecting community. The inclusion of numerous photographs and market prices suggests a practical, reference-oriented approach aimed at aiding collectors in identification and valuation. The scope covers a specific historical period and a wide range of manufacturers, indicating a thorough treatment of the subject matter.