M1905 sights, 2800yd shoots

[Fred]

[Fred]

[Fred]

[Fred]

[Fred]

Maybe the slide rule was painted black so that it wouldn't be noticed easily by the enemy. Anyway, I believe that it's made of brass. They look white in the photos, but the numbers and letters are detailed in gold paint. It isn't the brass underneath the paint because nothing is patina'd.

[Fred]

The rangefinder goes up to 5,000 yards.

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

Wow. That is one cool device, Fred. Where did you find that beauty?

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[Fred]

I can't remember where I found it. I've lots of other stuff too and can't remember where most if it came from. I remember that the WWI Trench Lighter laying across the corner of the instructions in one of the photos belonged to a man who'd been a major in the Army.
Anyway, I've never tried to use it as my eyesight is messed up. I'll bet that it would serve one well in a situation though where knowing the distance to a target would be important. It seems to be an extremely precise instrument and just about indestructible.

[Emri]

I remember that the WWI Trench Lighter laying across the corner of the instructions in one of the photos belonged to a man who'd been a major in the Army.

Dixie Gun Works in Union City, TN used to list those for years in their annual catalogs. They were new surplus items and I think the price was about $5.

[Fred]

I sure wish I'd've bought a bunch of stuff from DGW back in the 70's.