| Accession Number | REL31219.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Physical description | Brass, Steel |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Clinometer Mk II for Vickers Machine gun
Description
Brass and steel clinometer sight Mk II. Used for sighting long range fire or a fixed line of fire for a Vickers .303 inch machine gun. The top of the clinometer sight contains a spirit level and at each end there is a brass and steel winder that can depress or elevate the clinometer from minus twenty degrees to plus twenty degrees. The brass scale is graded in five degree units. A dove tailed steel base plate has been fitted to allow attachment to a Vickers machine gun.
History / Summary
Unknown.