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Post by 762x51 on May 8, 2006 21:02:38 GMT 1
Just received this new toy in the mail and wanted to know if someone knows when it was manufactured? Markings: On sight tube: Sight Lensatic MK I P.B. & S. O.S. 8A On the body: HW&C BS1253 CM28 A AL14 A quick inspection reveals no other makers markings. Another question - The view through the sight tube is "frosted" and you cannot actually see anything. Is this normal or does it need cleaning? Regards, Orin  |
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Post by Richard Fisher on May 8, 2006 21:05:21 GMT 1
Can't tell you a date at the moment but the lensatic sight should be either a single line down the centre or a triangle. Get a torch and shine into the front and see what you can see.
Regards
Richard
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Post by 762x51 on May 8, 2006 21:22:54 GMT 1
Hi Richard,
There is a triangle but the lens has a "etched" or "Frosted" look to it. In other words, you cannot view anything through the sight but it does pass light.
Orin
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Post by Richard Fisher on May 8, 2006 21:29:15 GMT 1
That's what all mine are like so I think it is meant to be like that!
Cheers,
Rich
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Post by woodsy on May 9, 2006 2:45:43 GMT 1
Hi Guys
The correct method of using the lensatic sight (Vickers or Bren) is to target the gun on the desired area during daylight and then to set the lensatic sight to an aiming mark that is visible at night (usually an aiming lamp that is only visible from the firing position). Without moving the gun, the visible triangle is positioned so the aiming mark appears to sit on top of it. The dial readings are noted, and then you may continue to use the gun on other targets. At night you may then aim the sight at your aiming mark with the correct settings and the gun will be aligned on your previously selected target. This system is used to give defensive fire in the event of night attack, or to provide harrassing fire in support of your own attacking troops, when the target is not visible because of dark or smoke.
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Post by 762x51 on May 9, 2006 14:09:26 GMT 1
Hi Woodsy - Thanks for the VERY clear explanation of the sights use. I doubt that a better description can be found anywhere!! Now, I have to go out and set up my aiming stakes to take care of those pesky squirrels tonight..................................  |
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Post by Richard Fisher on May 9, 2006 15:59:39 GMT 1
Rod has indeed explained the use of the sight superbly and more concisely than I could have done. If you really want to know how the sight works and how it was laid then I do have the manuals as .pdf files that I could email you. They are not available for download as I was running out of webspace.
Just drop me an email or PM.
Regards
Richard
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