Telescope Sighting No1 Mk1 A21

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by servicepub

Not a sniper's rifle scope or sniper's spotting scope. Ignoring the historical (in)accuracy of Enemy at the Gate only WWI trench scopes were angled - and they were typically scopes adapted to a sniper's needs and not specifically designed for a sniper. This is most likely an artillery ancillary.
For information on British and Canadian sniper optics I invite you to buy a copy of my book "Without Warning".

Clive..
YOU MEAN THAT THE MOVIES WOULD LIE ???
There is the identical scope being used in the movie for the purpose stated..now it may have other uses but your statement.....

"only WWI trench scopes were angled - and they were typically scopes adapted to a sniper's needs and not specifically designed for a sniper.""...

Is also inaccurate..
What is this...??

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Chopped liver..???

I'll be in the market for some of your scribblings..to update my library of your publishing puppies..
I'll bring the beer...
BBB....