Scope, Sighting, British, No. 39, Mk II S, A.K. & S. 1943, 6-Pounder

Rare genuine WWII British tank No. 39 Mk II S sighting scope, intended for the Mk III anti-tank gun (6-pounder) and its coaxial Besa machine gun.

Manufactured by A.K. & S. in 1943.

This type was in use aboard various types of British-made battle tanks, such as the Churchill.

Quite good, used condition, found in Normandy. 

Overall length: about 16.55in.