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help to identify a periscope (L5A1?)


teletech

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I bought this periscope hoping it might be useful in my work with my CVR(T) either as a complete sight or perhaps as a retrofit to fill the hole until I can find the right one.

Sadly the pictures were junk, the seller unhelpful, and it's a half a world away so I'm hoping the good people of this site might have a clue about what it is and what I should do with it.

 

My best guess so far is this is a night sight for a Challenger?

 

Packed it weighs 26KG.

Currently located in Leicestershire but I need it out of my co-worker's family's house really soon.

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I would say you are mostly correct; The L5a1 was a swap sight for the Commander of Challenger before the thermal system was incorporated. It gave the Commander a limited night vision capability. This sight was also fitted to Khaled in the Commanders position. So not a common sight.

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