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    Posted 9 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!

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    1. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      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

    2. HistoryGeek95 HistoryGeek95, 9 years ago
      Thanks for the guidance! I've looked in to Watson and Sons but its been unsuccessful, still pretty interesting though!
    3. fleafinder fleafinder, 9 years ago
      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.
    4. HistoryGeek95 HistoryGeek95, 9 years ago
      It looks quite similar doesn't it. Thanks for the research and link!

      Much appreciated.
    5. fleafinder fleafinder, 9 years ago
      no prob!now i ll always keep my eyes peeled at the beach!
    6. HistoryGeek95 HistoryGeek95, 9 years ago
      And the same goes for me! It beats finding old nappies and bottle tops hey?
    7. fleafinder fleafinder, 9 years ago
      hahaha you re right!

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