Unknown Optic/Sight
I was wondering if anyone might be able to help identify what this optic might have been from? It appears to have a weaver rail type mounting dovetail on the bottom. The main part appears to be painted cast brass.
It was part of some items left by a WWII veteran so I would assume it is WWII or previous vintage.
Re: Unknown Optic/Sight
The 5 pointed star on it is the Japanese Tokyo arsenal mark,but that`s all I can tell you.....Pete.
JEDEM DAS SEINE
Re: Unknown Optic/Sight
It's the optical sight of a WW2 era Japanese types 96 and 99 LMG. They go for between $350-$450 a piece, which is rather nice....
Regards, Ned.
Last edited by big ned; 05-06-2012 at 01:02 AM. Reason: Added Info.
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Re: Unknown Optic/Sight
That is nice... The Japanese origin makes sense, he was in the pacific theater and also brought back an early Model 99 series 3 with the AA sights, dust cover, full mum etc. Thank you for all your help...
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