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WD Cased WW1 1917 British WD Troughton & Simms London Artillery / Machine Gunner Officer’s Clinometer Sight MK IV With Correct Spirit Level. Sn 23681 - 23681
This original WW1 dated MK IV clinometer is in its original WD case. The sight has the correct steel and brass construction with calibrated dial and spirit level. The sight has date, WD and maker marks IV designation and serial number (all illustrated). The sight functions as it should. It is contained in its original leather case. The case is impressed and stencilled with number ‘30’ & impressed with WD arrow. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23681 (gun & rifle sights shelf storeroom)
£195.00

Inter War / WW2 era German Gerard Landlicht 4x Magnification Sniper Telescopic Sight for Mauser G98 & K98 Rifles. OPT 903 - OPT 903
The German Gerard optics company was a separate scope manufacturer from a Landlicht. Gerard was producing optics beginning in 1908. Landlicht purchased Gerard in the early 1920s and soon added both names to their scopes. This is a very good original WW2 era German Gerard Landlight 4x Sniper Telescopic Sight for Mauser Gewehr98 and K98 rifles. The sight is undamaged and the optics with 3 post reticle function as they should. The blued steel tube is marked GERARD LANDLICHT 23 4X DRP (Deutsches Reich Gebrauchs). One side of the elevation adjustment dial base is numbered 54615. The sight is fitted with a pair of see through claw mounts, the rear one having windage adjustment. The scope measures 10 3/8 inches overall length and retains most of its original blued finish. . The price includes UK delivery. OPT 903
£975.00

**RARE**CASED**WW1 British Side Mounted Telescopic Sniper Sight For SMLE’s By The Periscopic Prism Company Limited London. Sn 23600 - 23600
This is an excellent, rare to find original cased WW1 Telescopic sight for British Sniper Rifles. The sight is excellent & undamaged original blackened finish. The body of the sight has maker detail ‘Periscopic Prism Company Ltd London’. All optics of the sight and graduated brass dial are in perfect working order. The sight is accompanied by its original brown leather case with removable cap, buckle fastener & adjustable shoulder strap with buckle. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23600
£975.00

Original Boxed, WW2 Era Air Ministry RAF Flexibly Mounted Weapons Fighter / Bomber Aircraft Projector Mk IIIA* Gun Sight (Free Gun Reflector Sight Mk IIIA*) Gun Sight. Sn 23556 - 23556
The Projector Mk IIIA* Gun Sight (officially classified as the Free Gun Reflector Sight Mk IIIA*) was a highly successful World War II-era reflector gun sight used primarily by the Royal Air Force (RAF). Manufactured by prominent optical companies like The Pullin Optical Co Ltd, it served as the standard aiming mechanism for defensive, flexibly mounted weapons across British and Commonwealth multi-engine aircraft. This is an original boxed example. There is no exterior damage, all glass is intact and it has its original power cords. The sight has its original bakelite Night / Day / Dimmer dial Air ministry identification plate and voltage information plate (all illustrated). The sight comes with its original issue cardboard box. The box is intact with just light surface wear and original Pullin Optical Co Ltd label with ‘Reflector Gunsight MK IIIA*’ designation. This sight has not been tested and we cannot give any guarantee regarding functionality. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23556 (gun sights shelf storeroom)
£345.00

**MINT**Cased, WW2 British Dolland London 3 Draw Scouts Regiments Sniper Spotters / Signallers 3 Draw Telescope With Extending Sun Visor Cover Part Of No.4 (T) Sniper Kit. Sn 23545 - 23545
The Scout Regiment Telescope was first introduced 1939 at the start of WW2, and soon after supplied as an integral part of the snipers No4T kit chest issued alongside the Holland & Holland modified Lee Enfield No.4(T) snipers rifle, matched scope, officers prismatic compass, etc. The scope proved exceptional at acquiring targets and locating other snipers.This is a near mint British WW2 3 Draw Sniper Spotters / Signallers Telescope. It is made of leather covered brass & is nicely stamped 'Signalling Dolland London No.11736’. It has the correct extending sun visor. The scope comes with a separate cased eye piece lens. The set is complete with its original leather carry case with shoulder strap and adjustment buckle. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23545 (allied binoculars box shelf storeroom)
£475.00

WW1 Era Ross London No. 44043 British Officer’s Private Purchase Military Brass Telescope With Lens Covers. OPT 902 - OPT 902
An excellent WW1 Era British Military pattern single draw Ross London No. 44043 telescope. These telescopes were often privately purchased by British Officers. It is complete with removable brass lens cap and sliding eye lens cover. The telescope is made of leather covered brass and is nicely stamped with the manufacturer's name ‘Ross London’ & designation ‘No. 44043’. The scope when open measures 32 ¼” length (closed 24 ¾”). All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 902
£245.00

Pre WW1 1908 Dated British WD Ross London ‘Sig Tel Stand MK IV’ Tripod For Sniper / Observer Spotter / Signaller Scopes. Sn 23510 - 23510
The "Sig Tel Stand MK IV" typically refers to the Stand, Instrument, Mark IV, which was used alongside the Signalling Telescope, Mark IV (and later Mark V) by the British Army during WWI. The set was primarily used by snipers, observers, and signallers for reconnaissance, Morse-code lamp signalling, and heliograph communication. The wood legs have metal conical spiked feet. One leg has 2 steel rings for carry strap (strap absent). The brass clamp mount with wingnut has model designation, 1908 date, manufacturer detail & WD broad arrow. There is also an inscribed name which looks like ‘I.A. Barker’ most likely the name of a sniper / spotter issued with this stand (all illustrated). The tripod is 15 ½” overall length. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23510 (rifle sights shelf storeroom)
£375.00

**SCAPA FLOW RECOVERED**WW1 Imperial German ‘Franz Happe Kiel’ Kaiserliche Marine Brass Cased Battle Ship’s Clock With Key & Provenance. Sn 23307 - 23307
After the WW1 1918 Armistice, 74 German ships were held at Scapa Flow (a body of water in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, sheltered by the islands of Mainland, Graemsay, Burray, South Ronaldsay and Hoy); during negotiations German Admiral von Reuter ordered them scuttled to prevent them from being seized by the British. WW1 Scapa Flow ship clocks, particularly from the sunken German High Seas Fleet (scuttled June 21, 1919), are very rare, sought-after maritime antiques often featuring brass casings, bevelled glass, and makers like F.N. Tietz Kiel. Many were salvaged during the 1920s /30s and represent the dramatic end of the war when the German ships were sunk. Authentic clocks feature markings from the German Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine). Salvaged items often show signs of being underwater for years, but our example was recovered from a partially submerged vessel and has no sea water damage. Some artifacts from Scapa Flow are displayed at the Scapa Flow Museum at Lyness on the island of Hoy. This is an excellent very rare & desirable original WW2 era Kaiserliche Marine Battle Ship’s clock with brass case & silvered face complete with key numbered 7 & 400. The clock is in perfect working order and the key winds the clock. It has its original brass casing with three fixing brackets. The clock including case measures 8 ½” in diameter (including face lock) and is 3 ¾” depth. It has a silvered dial set with Arabic numerals within minute marker chapter ring and fast slow adjustment lever & minute timer dial. The clock face has a hinged glass cover with brass rim numbered 85 & lock (locking mechanism absent). The face is marked with the Kaiserliche Marine Crown and 'M' (Marine) mark together with serial number ‘1196’ & known maker of Scapa Flow recovered clocks maker detail ‘Franz Happe Kiel’. The rear of the case is numbered ‘2327564’. A label found with the clock describes it and circumstances of its recovery which reads: “Franz Happe Kiel Brass Bulk Head Clock Number 1196, Serial 2327554. This Clock is from one of the German Battle Fleet Ships scuttled in Scapa Flow in June 1919. Unfortunately the ship's name is not known. It was removed from a ship that still had its superstructure above water so thankfully no saltwater damage. It was retrieved by an employee of Cox & Danks who were responsible for raising the ships from Scapa Flow. There is lots of Historical information on the Scuttling and Raising of these ships online. The clock is in good working order”. The price for this very rare fully functional Scapa Flow recovered ships clock with provenance includes UK delivery. Sn 23307
£2,975.00

**AS FOUND UN-MESSED WITH**Cased, WW1 Era Imperial German Army Officer’s, Fernglas ’08 (Model 1908), 6 X 39 Magnification, Binoculars By Emil Busch Rathenow With Neck Strap. Sn 23265:9 - 23265:9
These are an original cased pair of WW1 era German, Fernglas 6 X 39 Magnification Infantry Officer's Binoculars in as found un-messed with condition (see page 20 of Military Binoculars & Telescopes For Land Air & Sea Service by Seeger). The binoculars have a field green finish with adjustable eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are excellent & function as they should. The binoculars are stamped 'Fernglas 08', together with manufacturer's name ‘Emil Busch A.G Rathenow’ and number ‘4656’ (illustrated). The binoculars are contained in their fitted sturdy leather case with hinged lid. The case is missing its shoulder strap with just remnants riveted to the sides of the case and although all present 2 of the lid rivets have become detached from the leather (the lid still opens & closes correctly). The rear of the case has belt loops. The case has impressed matching maker cartouche ‘Emil Busch A.G. Rathenow. The inside of the case has original paper Fernglas ’08 instructions in German text. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23265:9
£275.00

**RARE**WW2 ‘Dirty Dozen’ 15 Jewel Swiss Omega British WD Wrist Watch With Correct Military & Manufacturer Markings & Later Wrist Strap. Sn 16357 - 16357
In the 1940s, during World War II, Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) needed watches to issue to army personnel – they felt civilian watches just didn’t quite make the mark. Perhaps in a bid to maximise production, rather than partnering with a specific brand, they invited Swiss manufacturers who could build a watch to the requested standard to bid for contracts. Due to the rigours of military life, very strict specifications were set, and all in, twelve watch manufacturers were eventually accepted, resulting in the nickname ‘The Dirty Dozen’. They were: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor and Vertex. These were all delivered in 1945 and accompanied by a pigskin or canvas strap. More formally, these watches were known as W.W.Ws, a code established by the British Army to distinguish these from other military equipment and it simply stood for Watch. Wrist. Waterproof. The MOD specs were exactly what you would expect a military watch to be - waterproof, luminous, regulated to chronometer level and composed of a case that was rugged. Two serial numbers were required, one being the manufacturer’s number, and the other (with the letter) being the military store number. On top of that, the dial needed to be black, with arabic numerals and sub seconds in order to maximise legibility. The case-back had to include the W.W.W designation and a broad arrow marking, with the dial only displaying the latter. This is a rare, original, WW2 British Military watch by the quality Swiss manufacturer Omega, one of ‘The Dirty Dozen’. The watch has all of the correct WD features listed above and has crisp Omega and WD markings together with 15 jewelled movement and compensated balance wheel (all markings illustrated). The watch is unrestored and has the correct steel pins and removable screw back. It is fitted with later expanding metal bracelet over the original pins. The glazed face is 36mm diameter. The watch has been inspected and is in fully working order. The price for this rare WW2 British Military Omega watch includes UK delivery. Sn 16357 (drawers office)
£975.00
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