Wanted: Vickers .50 tech data

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Dave lean

Hi Bruce, not sure if Col has these as they haven't come up in conversation (Yet) but I'll communicate with him to discuss, unless that is, he spots your post and then he can comment himself.. For my own benefit though, I take it these scopes are the same as is found on 2 and 25 pounders etc? Certainly looks like they are from a photo of the Bovington tank.

The scopes on 25 pounders and tanks are all the same, the different numbers and 'marks' relate to the different reticle markings depending on what the scope is being used for. There are British and Canadian made ones (REL Canada). The one I have for Colin is similar in detail, and is marked:

TEL. SGT
No72
Mk 2
OS 1935 GA
SRS. P/L
REG No N37

The early registration (serial?) number suggests it is a very early one.

What's also different is the case. The ones for tanks and armoured vehicles are the same, however this one is different in having substantial external fittings presumable for mounting on something. I hope there is a Vickers Mk.VB stowage diagram that might tell if this is the right case for these tanks.

Pictures are of the scope in question and a Canadian 1942 one for comparison.