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Revision as of 17:02, 11 May 2012
British Gunsights evolved during the Dreadnought Era from simple quadrant sights to cam-worked species with telescopic, periscopic or open sight vanes which applied drift and ballistic corrections.
Telescopes
Telescopes were often used to provide crosshairs and a magnified view of the target.
In 1907, the following types were supplied:[1]
| Pattern Number | Manufacturer | Power | Field (degs) | Diameter (in) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1306 | Ottway | 3 | 9.5 | 2 | |
| 1663 | 3 | 9.5 | 2 | ||
| 1663A | 3 D.N. | 9.5 | 2 | Ottway illumination | |
| 1663B | 3 D.N. | 9.5 | 2.52 | ||
| 1697 | 6 | 9.5 | 2 | ||
| 2110A | 7-21 D.N. | 4.5 - 1.5 | 2.52 | ||
| 5-15 D.N. | 6.25 - 2.33 | 2.52 | |||
| 3 to 9 D.N. | 9 - 3 | 2.52 | |||
| 2110 | Ross | 7 - 21 | 4.58 - 1.52 | 2.52 | Ross illumination |
| 2134 | 5 - 12 D.N. | 5.83 - 2.92 | 2.52 | ||
| 2018 | — | high | — | 1.153 | bore sighting |
| 2019 | low |
The meaning of the "D.N." designation is unclear. "V.P." is used to mean "variable power".
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Manual of Gunnery Volume I Part 1, 1907, p. 71, Plate 38.
Bibliography
