The Williams Gun Sight .343-inch Bead Front Sight (Williams part no. 001613) in brass gold offers a mid-sized bead option on a narrow 1/16-inch shank, sitting between Williams’ smaller .312-inch and larger .450-inch beads for shooters who want a specific visual reference size. The gold finish provides strong contrast against a dark rear notch, a traditional pairing that remains popular on classic rifles and shotguns. As with any bead replacement, confirming the narrow shank width against your rifle or shotgun’s original mounting hole or dovetail is an important step before ordering. It’s a simple, traditional replacement part for restoring or customizing a bead front sight.

Key Specifications

• Uses a .343-inch bead diameter, a mid-sized option in Williams’ bead lineup.
• 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 does .343 inches compare to Williams’ other bead sizes? It’s a mid-sized option, larger than the .250 and .312-inch beads but smaller than the .450-inch bead, giving shooters a middle-ground visual reference size.

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.

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 .343in Brass Gold Bead Front Sight

A mid-sized gold bead is a solid middle ground for shooters dialing in their ideal front sight reference. 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.