Great War truck Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Anybody have any ideas? I presume it is off an artillery piece of some sort, but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 It looks more like the sight off a Springfeild sniper rifle. Unfortunatley I have lent the book with the details to someone. Don't recognise manufacturer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schliesser92 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 M3 anti-tank gun. BTW it's sight, not site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thank you for the correction. Easy to make daft spelling mistakes when you are half asleep. I will right out i must improve my spellin 100 times!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) The M3 37mm Anti-Tank gun takes the M6 scope generally but there is some confusion wether the M45 was fitted,I have seen pictures of this sight being fitted to a rifle although I don't think it is correct. The best place to find out would be on G503. Rob.....................rnixartillery Edited October 12, 2011 by rnixartillery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) Is also recorded as fitted to machine guns. Initially a whole range of telscopic sights were fitted to various American rifles, including what are described as 'Copies of German sights'. The US Marines, as usual went their own way from the Army. Checking the name of the manufactrer thay still are involved in optics. Edited October 12, 2011 by Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 OK. Thanks. That is a great help. i will see if i am still signed up for G503. Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 g503 wont let me log in so i think i will put it on E Bay instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in denver Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 the mount looks like the periscope mount for the M8 tank periscope. but that lists the M39 and M46 unfortunatly the M45 is not listed in the TM 9-2300s for standard artillery and fire control material. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Ok. Thanks. That is helpful. does the m39 and M46 look similar shape and size to the M45? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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