A day/night weapon sight assembly that consists of daytime sight and a
nighttime sight allows the use of both sights without change in eye
relief even when the nighttime sight is attached to the rear end of the
daytime sight. This is achieved by supporting the daytime sight moveably
in the direction of the optical axis and by supporting the nighttime
sight with the use of a plane-parallel motion mechanism that allows
switching of the nighttime sight between the upper inoperative position
and the operative position behind and coaxially with the daytime sight.