Description
If you own an older Colt with a factory Elliason or Accro rear sight, you already know finding a replacement can feel like chasing a ghost. The originals dried up years ago, and this Kensight sight has become the go-to drop-in answer. It's a faithful recreation of the target sight that made the Colt Gold Cup a bullseye legend, built with modern machining so you get the classic look and feel without the hunt for a used part.
What Sets This Elliason/Accro Sight Apart
The sight body is wire-EDM machined from 4140 chrome-moly steel, then heat treated to a hardness of RC 38-40. That process holds tight tolerances and keeps your zero honest round after round. You get positive click adjustments for both windage and elevation, so dialing in point of impact is straightforward and repeatable. The square target blade is fully serrated to knock down glare, giving you a clean, uncluttered sight picture that pulls your focus right to the front sight where it belongs.
Fitment for Your Colt and Other Accro-Cut Guns
This one is made for pistols and revolvers that came from the factory with an Elliason or Accro rear sight. That covers the older Colt 1911 Gold Cup Series 70 and Series 80, Pre-Series 70 National Match, Colt Ace, and .22LR conversion kits, along with the Python, Anaconda, King Cobra, Trooper, Diamondback, Officer's Model Match, and Woodsman Target. It does not fit Colt Delta models or the newer 2020 Colt snake guns, so double check what your slide or frame was cut for before ordering.
Installing the Kensight Elliason Sight
The sight ships complete with a replacement hinge pin and springs, so you have the hardware on hand to get it mounted. It's a well-made piece with a target-width notch that shines for bullseye and precision work. If you're not comfortable working on your own gun, a competent gunsmith can have this fitted and running in short order.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kensight Mfg
- Manufacturer Part Number: 850-301
- UPC: 755377863016
- Model: Government
- Style: Target
- Sight Type: Adjustable Rear Target Sight
- Blade Type: Square, Fully Serrated
- Adjustments: Windage and Elevation (positive clicks)
- Material: 4140 Chrome-Moly Steel
- Construction: Wire-EDM Machined
- Hardness: RC 38-40, Heat Treated
- Finish: Black
- Fitment: Elliason / Accro Sight Cut
What’s Included
- Elliason/Accro rear target sight with square serrated blade
- Replacement hinge pin
- Elevation springs
Frequently Asked Questions
What guns does the Elliason/Accro rear target sight fit?
It's designed for pistols and revolvers that left the factory with an Elliason or Accro rear sight. That includes the older Colt Gold Cup Series 70 and Series 80, Pre-Series 70 National Match, Colt Ace, and .22LR conversion kits, plus the Python, Anaconda, King Cobra, Trooper, Diamondback, Officer's Model Match, and Woodsman Target. It does not fit Colt Delta models or the newer 2020 Colt snake guns.
Is this a true drop-in replacement for the original Elliason sight?
It's built as a faithful recreation of the original Elliason target sight and is widely regarded as the go-to replacement since the factory originals are no longer made. It comes with a hinge pin and springs so you have the hardware to mount it. If you'd rather not fit it yourself, a gunsmith can handle the install quickly.
What kind of shooting is this sight best suited for?
The square, fully serrated blade cuts glare and gives you a crisp, clean sight picture that keeps your eye on the front post. That precise, target-width notch makes it a strong choice for bullseye and precision work. It's the same style that helped make the Colt Gold Cup a favorite among target shooters.
What is the sight made from and how durable is it?
The body is wire-EDM machined from 4140 chrome-moly steel, then heat treated to a hardness of RC 38-40 and vacuum tempered. That combination holds tight tolerances and keeps your point of impact consistent over years of use. It's a rugged piece built to take the recoil and hold its zero.





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