Gundlach Periscope. ( Vickers Tank Periscope MK.IV ? )

[JimSS]

I found this Tank periscope on flea market. Manufactured by the American(?) company TACO, is this ww2 manufactured or postwar? stamped by the Finnish Army [SA]. British tanks used in Finland- Vickers 6-ton. FV 4101 Charioteer. Comet I A34. Attachment 933271Attachment 933275Attachment 933279Attachment 933276Attachment 933272Attachment 933280Attachment 933285Attachment 933282Attachment 933281Attachment 933278Attachment 933277Attachment 933274Attachment 933273Attachment 933283Attachment 933284Attachment 933286Attachment 933270

[JimSS]

it may also have been attached to the Soviet tank. Lend & Lease stuff?

[JimSS]

nah it is modern. my bad

[eddy8men]

jim that's a no.4 ww2 british periscope as fitted to all british tanks. it probably came from a finnish army charioteer or comet. i need one for my cromwell would you consider selling it. cheers

rick

[kradman]

Yes it came to Finland with the comets I have seen them also for sell in Finland

[eddy8men]

the soviets also copied the design for the T72. i bought 5 from poland for my cromwell, they are close but not perfect.
i am changing them for originals as they come up

[AZPhil]

the soviets also copied the design for the T72. i bought 5 from poland for my cromwell, they are close but not perfect.
i am changing them for originals as they come up

eddy8men would it be possible to see some pic's of your Cromwell? Is it drivable?

Semper Fi
Phil

[eddy8men]

hi phil

i have just sold the cromwell and it is going to lithuania. very sad for me but at least i will have some money to tackle my other projects.

rick

[meyle77]

Gundlach periscope was Polish design first used in TK tankettes and 7TP light tank - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Gundlach

[PanzerVI]

Hey mates

I found a part of this periscope in Romania. Used by the russians on Lend Lease tanks, perhaps Cromwell or even Vickers ?

Cheers