boots dms Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 First time I have seen one of these,were they used to prevent uniforms snagging when drilling etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucie Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hi Boots It is as the name a foresight protector to help keep your weapon zeroed, as the front sites were more fragile than the rear sites easily damaged or bent, you used to put on your foresight protector to prevent it getting damaged when not actually firing the weapon or patrolling with the weapon. I cannot remember it being used when carrying out drill either as I seem to remember my clothing getting ripped on occassions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Never saw them in use which is why there are probably so many NOS items for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimfoster Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I was in 1 para, we did public duties in Edinburgh in 1980-82, we had them to do drill with on the castle etc, Biggest shock was doing the hideous drill in between Ireland tours etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots dms Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Appreciate all the replies,great info.Thanks.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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