British No.32 Mk.1/2 Eye Piece lens spring washer
Availability: In stock
AUD$125.00
These are original spring washers were used in both the Mk.1 and Mk.2 sniper scope. They were used to cushion the eye piece lens from jarring and recoil.
They are sold separately, but have been grouped together due to all being in very good condition. (5 available)
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There was a desperate shortage of sniper's rifles at the outbreak of the Second World War. Development of a No.4 sniper's rifle was undertaken in 1940 with trials rifles, before production of the No.4 rifle had begun. The rifle was fitted with the No.32 scope, originally designed for use with the Bren LMG, a removeable mount being used due to the weight of the scope. Officially adopted in 1942, the No.4 sniper's rifle had already been in use for some time.