Mounts for optical sighting devices

Abstract

Implementations of an optical sight mount with an integrated backup sighting system are provided. In some implementations, the optical sight mount comprises a base configured to be secured to, or removed from, a mounting interface of a firearm (e.g., a MIL-STD-1913 rail); a mounting surface configured so that an optical sighting device (e.g., a reflex type sight) can be secured thereon; and a backup sighting system positioned within a longitudinally extending sight channel located between the base and the mounting surface. Alternatively, implementations of a pivot mount for optical sighting devices are provided. In some implementations, the pivot mount comprises a base that can be secured to, or removed from, a mounting interface of a firearm; and a sight support member, rotatably coupled to the base, that is configured to move an attached optical sighting device (e.g., a magnifier) between two positions located on the same, or substantially the same, vertical plane.

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