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1940 dated gunsight

Hi

I acquired this gunsight the day before Shoreham, & have been told that it was made in 1940 & used on nightfighters, can anyone confirm this ?.

It has a small N stamped near the crown, I’m guessing that this signifies it’s use in nightfighters.

“I’m looking to swap it for pre 1940’s instruments, cockpit fittings etc”.

Cheer’s.

Bob T.

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By: airmanual - 1st April 2014 at 13:39

Confirmed.

If you look more closely at the sight, you will notice that:

– the usual classic reticle has been replaced by a single ring and dot reticle;
– the range and span dials at the bottom of the sight have been eliminated;
– they have been replaced by a single dial at the bottom for open/shut position that will, in the shut position, only leave the center dot visible.

Cordially,

Laurent

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