Dragunov Sniper Rifle PSO-1 Telescopic Sight

Accession Number REL29835.002
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm accessory
Place made Romania
Date made 1998
Conflict Period 1990-1999
Description

The PSO-1 telescopic sight is optimised for use with the Dragunov SVD sniper rifle. The telescopic sight has a steel housing and comes with an integral scope mount made specifically for the Dragunov SVD rifle. The sight has 4 power magnification, 28 millimeter lens system and a 6 degree field of view. The sighting arrangement uses the M2 Dragunov Tactical Ranging Reticle and the lenses are coated to reduce light loss on the interchange surfaces. The reticle is optimised ballistically for special 7.62 x 54 mm ammunition made specifically for the Dragunov SVD Rifle. The sight has two turrets, the vertical one for elevation and the horizontal one for windage adjustments. The vertical calibrations have ten (0 to 10) divisions and the value of each division is equal to 100 metres. The horizontal turret is located on the right side of the scope and is provided with 21 divisions from 0 to 10 in both directions for windage adjustments. The scope is painted with grey enamel paint. The mount, which is attached to the left side of the Dragunov SVD has a rail and lever lock mechanism to secure it to the scope base of the rifle.

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