Gene
With your patent search abilities

William P Spofford from Pa
PEEL peep sight for savage 1899 shows up in advertising between 1948 and 50
“Savage 1899 Graduated peep sight”

Have found no pictures so far and am unfamiliar with this sight or manufacturer

What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!!
The Old Fart 2008 A.D.