Can Someone Identify This Sight ??

[762x51]

I've had some guesses but nothing firm.

Orin

[woodsy]

I have a similar unit, English made, that I would like identified. They show angles of elevation and depression in both mils and degrees, but what are they used with They are beautifully made.

[762x51]

Yes, it is beautifully made and must have cost a pretty penny when made.
Mine also has the following mark on the left side:

D (up arrow) D
523

[NZ L1A1 Collector]

I was just looking through a Catalogue of British army manuals and came across something interesting that might answer your question.

Under the Identification lists section it has the following:-

SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS AND PRINTING MACHINERY (W.6 and W.10)
Army Code No. 2490 Clinos, Indian, Mk. 4 (ES 562A)


So it's some item of surveying equipment

[woodsy]

Thanks Kevin

We now know that it is listed under surveying instruments, Indian pattern, made and used in Aussie, and probably NZ as I picked mine up locally. Mine is marked 'CKCo (logo in a circle) Mark VI, B2505, 1941 and has a similar leather case with a neat leather covered buckle, marked F. LTD, MK VI. I assume it is UK made. It is a very nicely made and neat bit of kit.

[Kev]

Rod,taking the liberty of showing yours ;D

[762x51]

Hi Guys - Thanks to Kevin for the identification and to Kev for showing us a variation -

Now I know that I'm all set when I get ready to survey my Vickers emplacement in the back garden - ;D

Orin