| Place | Middle East: Iraq |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35778.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | Alloy, Aluminium, Steel |
| Maker |
Unknown Zrak d.d. Sarajevo |
| Place made | Bosnia and Hercegovina, Romania |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
ON-M99 Telescopic Sight for Sniper Rifle
Description
The ON-M99 has a magnification power of four, a 6-degree field of view and has a range finder reticle. The reticle's rangefinder is based on the height of a standing man. With the use of this rangefinder, the ON-M99 can then be adjusted by a 'ballistic drop calculator' (BDC) cam to match the trajectory of the 7.62x38mm cartridge out to 1,000 meter. Beyond 1,000 meter, the reticle has hash marks for aiming at 1,100, 1,200, and 1,300 meters. The scope has an adjustable sun shade. The scope is made from a one piece aluminium tube and has a gloss black anodised finish. The scope is attached to a one piece integral detachable side mount. The scope has turrets for windage and elevation. Markings - THEODOLITE CYPHER; 0105025; ON-M99.
History / Summary
The ON-M99 telescopic sight was issued to Iraqi Army personnel as a sniper sight and was usually mounted on PSL, Dragunov SVD, Tabuk, Al Kadisa and Al Quds sniper type weapons. The scope was confiscated by Australian forces serving in Iraq in 2006.