Scope, Bombsight Calibration, Japanese, Army,

Object Details

Manufacturer

Japan Optic Industries Co. Inc. (Nihon Kogaku Kougyo KK) (NIKKO)

Physical Description

Tubular optic with 90-degree prism and external alignment.

450mm l box; 391mm l periscope; has 2 filters; has spare eye guard, and 6 spare fuses

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Air Force

Inventory Number

A19601638000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

ARMAMENT-Sights & Controls

Materials

Wood, Paint, Aluminum, Rubber, Plastic, Glass, Preservative Coating, Paper, Natural Fabric, Adhesive, Leather, Alcohol, Felt

Dimensions

3-D (Sight): 39.4 x 17.8 x 15.2cm (15 1/2 x 7 x 6 in.)

Storage: 19.1 x 26.7 x 45.7cm (7 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. x 18 in.)

Country of Origin

Japan

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Record ID

nasm_A19601638000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9863fb1b1-737a-4c05-add3-6a9a235bb71f