155mm Dial Sight goniometer (France) Accession Number: RELAWM01940

Description

French 155 mm gun dial sight (goniometer). Inscribed with 'No A403'. Item is 250mm in height, with a cylindrical stem, which mounts in the sight holder. Rotation of the device is achieved using a vertically mounted handwheel, with gradations inscribed on its rim.

Contextual Description

Used for laying a gun for indirect fire by means of an auxiliary aiming point. Will fit on gun RELAWM05007

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM01940
Manufactured by
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Artillery Accessory
Date Made
1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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