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Posted: 1/1/2021 11:49:27 PM EDT
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I believe that's a newer model, mid 80s+. Early ones didn't have the "exempt tritium" markings. Thumb screw is unlikely to be original.
Would be curious to see the numbering you mention. |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 12:00:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I believe that's a newer model, mid 80s+. Early ones didn't have the "exempt tritium" markings. Thumb screw is unlikely to be original. Would be curious to see the numbering you mention. The large usable without a tool screw was all my doing. Here's the pic you requested. https://images.guru/i/dkQTJ |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 12:01:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I believe that's a newer model, mid 80s+. Early ones didn't have the "exempt tritium" markings. Thumb screw is unlikely to be original. Would be curious to see the numbering you mention. The large usable without a tool screw was all my doing. Here's the pic you requested. https://images.guru/i/dkQTJ |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 2:21:23 AM EDT
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Armson's were early '80's tech.
I bought mine new in 1981 or 1982 and it's a sub 14K S/N. (ETA- After further research, it seems like I got it in 1983) So I guess the answer is- no, it's not close to 603 vintage. |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 4:33:23 AM EDT
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I guess I'll refresh it with new Tritium lamps
And put on top till something more correct or parts comes along. Upon exploring Armson web pages , this one while made in the late 80,s Has the tube , the same as the original from the 70,s Roll Mark's changed and knobs have a different look. The new RETRO II They sell now looks very different. This looks very similar to the 70,s model https://images.guru/i/dkdEx |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 12:54:27 PM EDT
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I believe someone was making retro oegs couple of years ago. I can't remember the website or company.
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Posted: 1/2/2021 4:45:52 PM EDT
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There were no 70's Armson OEG's.
They were introduced in 1981 and imported into the US starting in 1983 by Armson USA, which was later renamed Trijicon. Trijicon History |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 5:24:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There were no 70's Armson OEG's. They were introduced in 1981 and imported into the US starting in 1983 by Armson USA, which was later renamed Trijicon. Trijicon History . The link below is from the armson OEG web page. And while your history is also what is posted about importation In 1981. Unless I misread they were in existence in the 70,s Maybe just not called Armson.? Any way. Upon more web browsing what I have might more in line with an m16a2 Rifle and the Marines dealing with Manuel Noriega in 1989. Panama. JP https://images.guru/i/dkdEx |
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Posted: 1/3/2021 12:48:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess I'll refresh it with new Tritium lamps And put on top till something more correct or parts comes along. Upon exploring Armson web pages , this one while made in the late 80,s Has the tube , the same as the original from the 70,s Roll Mark's changed and knobs have a different look. The new RETRO II They sell now looks very different. This looks very similar to the 70,s model https://images.guru/i/dkdEx They really didn't change the design much until recently. I expect they have had an aweful lot of dead stock around at various times, being a 40 yr old sight. If you wanted something for a 603 a Singlepoint would really be more era-correct. |
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Posted: 1/3/2021 7:48:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They really didn't change the design much until recently. I expect they have had an aweful lot of dead stock around at various times, being a 40 yr old sight. If you wanted something for a 603 a Singlepoint would really be more era-correct. Yes, agreed. I sent you an email. Thanks JP |
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Posted: 1/3/2021 3:18:55 PM EDT
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Not everyone can use these sights. The only thing you see with your aiming eye is a dot inside a black window. With both eyes open your other eye sees the target and your brain is tricked into superimposing the dot on target.
A friend of mine gave up on trying to use his and gave it to me. It is very fast and meant for instantaneous snap shooting, not for accurate aimed fire. A modern RDS is better in every possible way. I had one mounted on an UZI Model A in the early 80's and a Mini-14 GB FS. I still kick myself for selling the UZI. I had the Tritium recharged a long time ago by Trijicon and they only charged me $35 each. It costs much more than that nowadays. I don't think Trijicon will even touch them anymore, a new company was trying to take that product line over the last time I checked. |
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Posted: 1/5/2021 6:10:31 PM EDT
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These units are 100% correct for an A2 . They were adopted by USMC and used in Panama invasion 1989
Great news. Armson inc has 2 upgrades available for these older units. First is relamping . New tritium. $39.95 plus return shipping |
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Posted: 1/10/2021 9:53:52 PM EDT
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I got my OEG from here:
https://www.armsonusa.com/armsonoeg.html 
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Posted: 1/10/2021 11:01:02 PM EDT
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????
Looks great. And those are the people now replacing the old tritium with new. ARMSON USA. I should have mine back next week or so. JP |
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Posted: 1/11/2021 8:59:26 AM EDT
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Well, damn, now I want one for my XM177. I sometimes shoot my SOCOM with the front lens cover down over my Aimpoint, so this style of close-range shooting should be a snap.
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