An excellent British WW2 dated Brass Trench Periscope. The scope itself measures 17” overall without handle and is 29” overall with its screw off wood handle attached. It has an adjustable graduated eyepiece with Bakelite eye cup. All optics function as they should. The scope has its original leather lens cover attached to the frame and sun shield which clips to the frame when not in use and attaches to the viewing lens by bayonet type catch when in use. The shield is attached to the frame by riveted leather straps. The frame is crisply marked 'Periscope No.14A MK III x10 4 HGP 1945 OS 676 GA Regd No 8611' highlighted in white. The frame also has another indistinct cast number. The brass scope retains its original green paint. The scope is contained in its original green painted hard fibre fitted case which has a padded hinged lid, webbing strap fastener with brass buckle and webbing shoulder strap with brass buckle. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18196:17
£395.00