Original British WWII 1942 Cannon Boresight Scope by W. Ottway & Co with Transit Chest Books & Films then converted to the Percussion

then converted to the Percussion Cap system in the 1830/1840s the lock still retains the East India Company Rampant Lion Logo adopted in 1808 and a Crown over 3 proof mark

All of them were fitted with leather flaps for hanging on a tunic and coat button

by David Rowlands

The No 2 grenade (also known as "Hales Pattern" and "Mexican Pattern") is a percussion cap fragmentation and rifle grenade used by the United Kingdom during World War I

In the spring of 1798 the Admiralty created the Sea Fencibles

Original British WWII 1942 Cannon Boresight Scope by W. Ottway & Co with Transit Chest Books & Films then converted to the PercussionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as a collimating telescope for use with 6 Pounder 7 cwt anti tank gun, it is nicely stamped: No 756 W. Ottaway & Co Ltd Ealing, London 1942 PATT No G2020 (broad arrow) This boresight comes complete with the original wood transit chest. The optics are clear and functional. Approximate dimensions: Sight: 15 L Case: 17 L x 4. 5 H x 4. 5 W