The Williams Gun Sight .250-inch Bead Front Sight (Williams part no. 001610) in brass gold uses a narrow 1/16-inch shank to replace a worn, bent, or missing bead front sight on a classic rifle or shotgun. The gold bead offers strong contrast against a dark rear sight notch, which is exactly why brass bead fronts remain popular on hunting rifles and shotguns despite the rise of fiber optic and tritium options. The narrow shank width is a specific fitment detail that needs to match the sight’s mounting dovetail or threaded hole, so confirming shank width against your rifle or shotgun’s original sight is an important step before ordering. It’s a simple, traditional replacement part for restoring a classic sight picture.

Key Specifications

• Uses a .250-inch bead diameter.
• Built on a narrow shank width, a specific fitment matched to the sight base.
• Uses a 1/16-inch mounting shank thread.
• Made from brass for a classic, durable bead front sight.
• Finished in gold for strong contrast against a dark rear notch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the narrow shank fits my rifle? Confirm the shank width against your rifle or shotgun’s original front sight mounting hole or dovetail before ordering, since a mismatched shank width won’t seat correctly.

Why choose a brass gold bead over other front sight styles? A brass gold bead offers strong visual contrast against a dark rear notch, which is why it remains a popular, traditional choice on hunting rifles and shotguns.

What is this sight best used for? It’s built as a replacement part for classic rifles and shotguns using a bead-style front sight rather than a fiber optic or tritium insert.

Buy the Williams .250in Brass Gold Bead Front Sight

A classic gold bead front sight is a simple, effective way to restore contrast and visibility on a traditional rifle or shotgun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for insured shipping right to your door, and browse the rest of our gun sights selection for other bead sizes.