Original U.S. WWI Warner & Swasey M-1913 Sniper Scope with Mounting Bracket for M1903 Springfield in Leather Case Antique Flintlock Firearms or outstanding service in peacetime

or outstanding service in peacetime

possibly of the 1770s but also maybe as late as the 1790s

sinking nine of the twelve cargo ships and the two escorting destroyers—Mary Rose and Strongbow—before turning back to Germany

however one of the loops of wire has broken

both made of wood and covered with a decorative wood veneer

Original U.S. WWI Warner & Swasey M-1913 Sniper Scope with Mounting Bracket for M1903 Springfield in Leather Case Antique Flintlock Firearms or outstanding service in peacetimeOriginal item: Only One Available. This design was known as THE FIRST "OFFICIAL" SNIPER SCOPE" that was issued to snipers in the First World War. After the introduction of the Mauser based M1903 Springfield Service Rifle, it was proposed that telescopic sighted rifles be available to selected marksmen. An experimental rifle telescope, designed by Ambrose Swasey, a co founder of the Cleveland, Ohio firm of Warner & Swasey was selected. It was an