Original U.S. WWII M17 Elbow Telescope Sight for the 155mm M1917 Howitzer Japanese Replica After the No

After the No

a forerunner of the modern Katana derived from the Tachi longsword

A very rare

It was most likely manufactured in British controlled India / Nepal

Much of the paint has been removed from the brass so these markings are very evident

Original U.S. WWII M17 Elbow Telescope Sight for the 155mm M1917 Howitzer Japanese Replica After the NoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 1943 dated U. S. M17 Elbow Telescope, used with the standard M1917 155mm Howitzer, the French designed Canon de 155 C modle 1917 Schneider. The telescope was used to aim the canon properly in various conditions. The metal data plate on the sight reads: TELESCOPE, ELBOW M17 NO. ????? ????? MINNEAPOLIS HONEYWELL REG. CO. 1943 The data plate is oxidized, so unfortunately the serial number and other