| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29737 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Maker |
Nikko |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c1932-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Japanese Telescopic Gun Sight
Description
Japanese telescopic gun sight. This instrument is a fixed focus type with a magnification 4 x and a field of view of 6 degree. There is a graduated sight bar which is adjustable by milled knob on top of the telescope barrel which is numbered from 0 to 20. Markings: On scope mount "204", and near latch "CATCH AND RELEASE".
History / Summary
May fit Japanese L.M.G. or anti-tank rifle. Sourced from 5 Military History team ex Rabaul per SS Salamaua.