rampant rivet Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 A friend of mine has this sight that they wish to know more about, the case is dated 1915 but the sights dated 1913 any info much appreciated Its a lovely made bit of kit measuring about 3" x 3" x 1 1/2" but I have no idea what it may have been fitted to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Does this help? http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16821 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GeePig Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Ah, that is how I like my engineering, clean and functional, none of that swirly-whirly twaddle trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 43rdrecce Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It's also one of several angle of sight instruments issued for use with Vickers MGs during WW1 until a dedicated MG clinometer was introduced in 1917/18 This type is shown alongside the Abney Level in many mid WW1 machine gun manuals. I had one in my collection of Vickers kit which is now in the care of Richard Fisher. Mine was by Troughton and Sims who seem to have been the major producer of these items along with JH Steward. Have a look at http://www.vickersmachinegun.org.uk I believe you may even see a photo of the one I used to own. My Vickers was L677 with all the WW1 bells and whistles which is also shown on there. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 43rdrecce Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Just had a quick look and yes, you will see this type on the Clinometers part of the Sighting and Gun-Laying equipment page. The top two both used to belong to me. They are very difficult to find especially number 2. Should bring decent money from a Vickers collector! Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rampant rivet Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the info very useful and interesting. RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A friend of mine has this sight that they wish to know more about, the case is dated 1915 but the sights dated 1913 any info much appreciated
Its a lovely made bit of kit measuring about 3" x 3" x 1 1/2" but I have no idea what it may have been fitted to .
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