Original Australian WWII Pocket Periscope by J.W. Handley With Case - Dated 1942 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Early in September the Ninth

Early in September the Ninth Air Force made the city its primary objective

Small numbers also went to the 2nd and 4th Canadian Divisions

Specifications:Blade Length: 7 ½” to curveBlade Width: 5” at widest pointBlade Type: SickleHandle Length: 7”

The patent dates are overstamped

Due to the wear that most of the Sharps weapons had seen

Original Australian WWII Pocket Periscope by J.W. Handley With Case - Dated 1942 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Early in September the NinthOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an Australian 1942 dated Mk 1 Pocket Periscope by J. W. Handley. These were vital in not only trench warfare but urban warfare as well. Being able to look around corners and overhead from your position without actually exposing yourself was a much needed asset. The periscope itself does not show any real wear with nearly all paint retained. The case does show some storage wear and