Hi, i have a pedersoli soule sight on my 1874 pedersoli, i find repeatabilty, of setting the scale very accurate. Pedersoli goodwin style 2nd generation creedmoor rear sight dungspreader. The sights i have on my rifle are the midrange soule sight with hadley eyecup and globe spirit level front. The patent no for the original soule windage sight is us patent no 410,030 dated 27th. On an historical note, i know that john soules patent is dated 1889, but has. Pedersoli rifle sights soule style midrange set in case. Iron sights are a system of shaped alignment markers usually metal used as a sighting device. Super grade soule type sights for winchester rifles. Charles soule books list of books by author charles soule. These high precision creedmoor sights are adjustable for elevation. Rscreed3e creedmoor vernier tang sight, for mid range competition, with 3 elevation, and windage adjustment.
I picked up a rear sight base from sharps along with a front globe sight for my winchester 1885. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. They are very good quality sights and are just like the mva sights. Ep2600 rear sight, target style for remington revolvers. While digging into the archives of the late twin cities photographer charles chamblis to select images for the new minnesota historical society press book sights, sounds, soul. I made the change because i was convinced that i needed the soule with its doubleknobbed windage drum.
The soule knob f has 5 numbers, o to 4, and when the knob is turned one. Martin, city lights is one of the few truly great independent bookstores in the united states, a place where booklovers from across the country and around the world come to browse, read, and just soak in the ambiance of alternative cultures only literary. I thank they are just as good as anything out there. I was speaking to a person at my gun club who said that his father has a pedersoli sight on his rifle. Although endlessly rewarding, it is true that tracing. Economy soule type tang sight from lee shaver gunsmithing soule type tang sights were invented by mr soule in the mid 1880s as an improved type of tang sight to be used in long range competitions that were popular at that time. Mayflower george1st gen is snp a20032, georges sons 2nd generation nathaniel is snp a20047, john is snp by32573, and george snp to be determined. At mva our soule sights have been duplicated as closely as possible to the original.
He had volunteered for the pequot war of 1637, but plymouths troops were not needed. I changed it for a pedersoli usa406 long range soule which is also one of the better quality models. The soule knob f has 5 numbers, o to 4, and when the knob is turned one full turn it will move scale e exactly 2. A contribution to the history, biography and genealogy of the families named sole, solly, soule, sowle, soulis. Lee shaver long range soule sight to keep things simple. Silas soule was born into an ardent abolitionist family in maine in 1838, the second son of amasa and sophia soule. Rsdp1874mid vernier 3 midrange tang sight, for 1874 sharps, or 1885 winchester rifle, complete with sharps mounting screws, by davide pedersoli. In trying to link mark waids superior version of the character in the identity piece, the juxtaposition, doesnt do soule any favors. Pilgrim george soule and his middleborough descendants soule, charles e.
This was about 41% of all the recorded soule s in the usa. In 1840 there were 91 soule families living in maine. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Soule proved his convictions by refusing to fire at the sand creek massacre. George soule was born by 1602 based on his probable date of marriage. Soule has made a series of missteps in his take on daredevil up until this point, but this volume, so far, is the absolute nadir of his run. Rifle barrels shop rifle barrels at buffalo arms buffalo arms. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. We have incorporated various refinements, which ensure the highest possible repeatability. Soule photographs of american indians and camps in kansas and oklahoma formerly ms 3912c, 18671874 custodial history note album of silver gelatin prints, originally ms 3912a, was obtained in february 1937 from henry g.
A contribution to the history, biography and genealogy of the. Sola is a former viscounty and french province and part of the present day pyreneesatlantiques departement. Books by george soule author of ideas of the great. Soule rear sight, vernier 4 tang sight, for pedersoli. Soule type tang sights were invented by mr soule in the mid 1880s as an improved type of tang sight to be used in long range competitions that were popular at that time. Soule tang sight history black powder and cowboy action shooting. George soule and family moved to duxbury very early on, and he was a deputy to the plymouth court for a number of years beginning in 1642. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Sp2603 rear sight blade adjustment screw for the remington revolver. T a contribution to the history, biography and genealogy of the families named sole, solly, soule, sowle, soulis, with other forms of spelling. The bpcr silhouette game is now divided into both scoped and iron sight categories, and its a fact at most matches the iron sight shooters have higher scores. During the 1970s and 80s, photographer charles chamblis captured the vibrant social and artistic life of the twin cities african american community. Books by george soule author of ideas of the great economists. Lee shaver long range soule sight instructions bpcr long.
The front hole is elongated to fit other brands of rifles which may have different hole spacing. Soule of boston, massachusetts, was first announced in the shooting and fishing issue of september 27, 1888, and was the first vernier tang peep sight with micrometer wind gauge adjustments in the base that riflemen ever had. Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families. Early in silas life the family moved to massachusetts.
Sep 24, 2016 i picked up a rear sight base from sharps along with a front globe sight for my winchester 1885. Hidden spring washers are used to keep the play out of the elevation and windage. A soule type peep sight when coupled with a spirit level front sight with proper inserts is an amazingly accurate combination. The only 3rd generation identified so far is sylvanus son of nathaniel. Three of the more recent entries are the kelley soule rear sight, the hoke long range rifle sight from kermitool, inc. The name soule actually refers to the type of windage adjustments on the sight, see the pictures that allowed for accuruate movement of the rear sight for windage by use. The assrar archive has plans for several classic 19thc rifle sights including a soule sight. George soule has 28 books on goodreads with 97 ratings. Pilgrim george soule and his middleborough descendants. Champion shooters worldwide use the soule type sight for these reasons. Kelly soule sight long range 74, 75 sharps, sights. When to wind again returns to the former condition, the shooter quickly turns the soule knob clockwise one full turn plus 4 more marks, whch equals 4. Tang sights were mounted behind the action of the rifle, and provided a very long sight radius, and. Kelley soule sights advanced construction makes them stand out in their design, looks and function, such as the only sight using silicon bronze bearings for elevation and windage movements.
Nov 25, 20 we are lineal descendants to mayflower passengers and american colonial history ancestors like, william white, resolved white, george soule, george soule ii, arthur howland brother of mayflower passenger john howland, peter crapo and penelope white, and john tripp, the founder and early settler of the aquidneck island in the colony of. The middle range has a 2 ladder, the xl middle range has a 3 ladder. The soule family was one of the founding families of. Mike the main advantage of the soule sight is that you can quickly and. The elevation knob has five marks on top of it, each being a 12 minute of angle apart.
New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and the day after, christmas eve open. A contribution to the history, biography and genealogy of. He died between september 20, 1677, and january 20, 167980,in duxbury. Pedersolis soule long range tang sight has three mounting holes in the base, to fit most popular black powder rifles. The marks on the side of the staff are a vernier scale that can be used to make. Apr 01, 2007 the ranges possible with the various lengths of soule sights are not carved in stone either, because it all depends on both the ballistics of the cartridge and the length of barrel. The soule tang sight is the worldwide choice of both target shooters and hunters. A tang sight is the rear sight of a pair of iron sights used to aim or align a rifle so the bullet fired.
I had a pedersoli long range soule sight on my sharps. This man of character, born in maine to an abolitionist family, moved to kansas in the late 1850s. Home of the descendants of mayflower passenger george soule. It is simply the very best vernier tang sight you can own and use. Pedersoli goodwin style 2nd generation creedmoor rear sight. Deluxe mid range is screw adjustable for windage with calibration on top of the elevator body. The life of silas soule sand creek massacre national. The most soule families were found in the usa in 1880. Silas then moved in 1855 with his mother and two younger sisters annie and emily to join their father and older brother william on a farmstead just south of lawrence, kansas. The shooter merely turns his soule knob f quickly and returns scale e back to zero center. One full turn of the windage knob gives a full 212 moa adjustment in 12minute clicks. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement district of oloronsaintemarie mauleonlicharre and tardetssorholus, and a part of the canton of saint. Soule sight base modification for the winchester model 1885. The space between each of the five numbers is equal to 12 0.
We hope you will consider becoming a member of our soule kindred family and help us expand our. In general, the longer the barrel the higher the sight staff must be to reach any given range, and viceversa. Lineage assistance for paid members seeking to identify their ancestors back to george soule. Pedersoli rifle sights tunnel sight wlevel and inserts.
The ranges possible with the various lengths of soule sights are not carved in stone either, because it all depends on both the ballistics of the cartridge and the length of barrel. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and the day after, christmas eve open until 12. Silas stillman soule july 26, 1838 april 23, 1865 was an american abolitionist, kansas territory jayhawker, antislavery militant, and a friend of john brown and walt. Sharps, pedersoli, armisport, arcadia, and other correct replica sharps rifles. Long time back i brought lee shavers low cost soule sight. A soule or souletype sight is named after the inventor, john w.
Soule sight adjustment peeping into the soul of the soule. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement district of oloronsaintemarie mauleonlicharre and tardetssorholus, and a part of the canton of saint palais arrondissement of bayonne. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. He was on various committees, juries, and survey teams, during his life in duxbury. Peabody, a pasadena, ca, publisher of educational slides and films. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Nov 29, 2015 im a type of person if i can see something. He was raised in maine and massachusetts and, in 1854, his family became part of the newly formed new england emigrant aid company, an organization whose goal was to help settle the kansas territory and bring it into the union as a free state. Soule kindred newsletters that document the history and milestones of the soule family in america.
He claims to like it but it doesnt fold down far enough for barrel cleaning. Silas soule was born into a family of abolitionists in bath, maine. A respected union officer and gentleman, captain silas s. A short history of city lights founded in 1953 by poet lawrence ferlinghetti and peter d. When soule knob f is turned clockwise viewed from right. A collectors guide, 18501965 paperback november 1, 1998. It works better for me then the instructions that came with the sight. It will also work great with trapdoor springfields and other long range muzzleloaders with the appropriate size base. I can recall is in nick stroebers book on old gunsights p. The accompanying text states, the soule wind gauge micrometer peep sight, invented by j.
George soules most popular book is ideas of the great economists. Mary is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. Maine had the highest population of soule families in 1840. The soule family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Sort by position sort by product name sort by price sort by best seller. Iron sights news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2012 learn. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Soule rear sight, vernier 4 tang sight, for pedersoli 1874. Musicians and other artists are shown performing, dancing, and interacting with enthusiastic audiences at oncethriving but now lost clubs, such as the taste show lounge, riverview supper club, fox trap, nacirema club, and others on minneapolis. The only main problem i found, after shooting it nearly all afternoon, was the windage adjustment scale, drifted across on its own, so now i carry a small allen key, and just lock it in position by the grub screw, on the adjuster. Super grade soule type sights lee shaver gunsmithing. George soule came over as the servant of edward winslow.
Soule photographs of american indians and camps in. This was about 41% of all the recorded soules in the usa. Soule sight base modification for the winchester model. Is this true and do any other manufacturers sights do the same. Super grade soule type sights for winchester rifles lee.
Our sights are manufactured from solid bar stock, with critical wear components heattreated for long life. Tang sights remain popular with individuals participating in historical reenactment events. The moveable windage scale e has 8 lines left and right of center. Kelly soule sight long range 74, 75 sharps in sights. Events and reunions, hosted in a different locales, where cousins can meet, mingle and learn about their shared history. Twin cities through the lens of charles chamblis exhibit at the minnesota history center from april 26, 2014february 16, 2015 washington post star tribune mpr mplsstpaul magazine pioneer press minnpost the current minneapolis sound news. All tang sights in that group use the same eyepieces, so its easy to know which ones are included.
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