Posted 10 years ago
HistoryGee…
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My grandad mysteriously discovered this during a trip down to the beach. We believe it to be a type of telescopic sight, possibly for navigational purposes? It seems as if the scope would of been fitted to a tripod of some sort, but we're unsure.
It is dates 1915, bares the manufacturers name, and is marked with the crows foot.
If anyone has any further information or any ideas feel free to contact me!
Hi and Welcome.....Not sure, this info might help
http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?/topic/38910-telescope/
http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/W._Watson_and_Sons
......but not real sure what you have....LOL
Thanks for the guidance! I've looked in to Watson and Sons but its been unsuccessful, still pretty interesting though!
hi it is telescope on guns. This one incorportates a compass too in comparison to Director 3
http://nigelef.tripod.com/fc_laying.htm
see figure 20.
It looks quite similar doesn't it. Thanks for the research and link!
Much appreciated.
no prob!now i ll always keep my eyes peeled at the beach!
And the same goes for me! It beats finding old nappies and bottle tops hey?
hahaha you re right!