M2A2 105 mm Howitzer M16A1D Elbow Telescope

Place Asia: Vietnam, Bien Hoa Province, Fire Support Base Coral
Accession Number REL26769.009
Collection type Technology
Object type Artillery Accessory
Physical description Brass, Paint
Maker Unknown
Place made United States of America
Date made c 1959
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Elbow sighting telescope made from brass and painted olive drab. There is a rubber eyepice attached to the ocular lens. Markings - TELESCOPE ELBOW M16A1D; SN 39157

History / Summary

M16A1D1 elbow sighting telescope issued to artillery units of the United States and Australian Army for employment on the M2A2 howizter.