Could be a bore scope, used to inspect rifling in large weapon barrels. I
don't know for sure, it's just a guess. When I get a picture I'll ask my dad
,he worked on artillery all his career.
Keith Byrd
----- Original Message -----
From: Conrad Vogel <conrad@nidlink.com>
To: Military Vehicles List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 8:54 PM
Subject: [MV] help on an old military "sight" or scope
> I found a "sight" or periscope (or something) last summer that I am
> curious about. It's very heavy, painted green, 2" diameter pipe, 2-1/4
> feet long with an adjustable zoom 2-3/4" diameter on one end. It can be
> adjusted from +3 to -3. The only numbers I can find on it are
> "C7670695" in small number on the barrel. There are two thicker 3/4"
> rings on both ends, one with a small knob on it. I can't turn the
> adjustment, but I can still see through it. Any idea on what it is? I
> can supply a picture of it in a few days if that would help. Thanks for
> your time.
>
> --
> Conrad Vogel
> mailto:conrad@nidlink.com
> 1940 ACKWX-353
>
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