Lot 316
WWI Allied Optics: British MK IX Trench Periscope, Quick Focus Rifleman Telescope, US Box Periscope
Opening: $75
British WWI MK IX Trench Periscope & Quick Focus Rifleman Telescope
British MK IX trench periscope is 59cm ~(23-1/4") long with the wood handle installed, brass tube retains 50% olive finish and is marked "PERISCOPE / MK IX / 1918 / R.&J. BECK, Ltd." Optics are just a bit dark but not cloudy. Lacks carrying case.
British two-draw field telescope has a rather elegant brown leather carry case with captive end caps and adjustable sling. Brass tube is marked "QUICK FOCUS RIFLEMAN / J.H. STEWARD Ltd. / 406 STRAND / LONDON". Optics are a bit cloudy. Exterior of the case is inscribed "G.M. Walker / 2 Whitby Ave. / Seaburn / Co. Durham" Closed and capped length is 32cm, (~12-1/2"), drawn length is 62cm (~24-1/2")
US WWI Trench Periscope is a 5.3cm (~2") square wood box periscope which measures 36.7cm (~14-1/2") long with 90% olive drab finish, side with folding wood attachment stake and belt clip. Interior mirrors are present and functional. Storage wear only, much nicer than usually encountered.
$150 - $200