| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/16524 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Physical description | Brass, Glass |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: The Anzac Story: Gallipoli: Life at Anzac 1 |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Lattey Rifle Sights : Trooper C H Livingstone, 6 Light Horse Regiment
Description
Lattey Optical Rifle Sights. These sights are in two parts and made for the Short Magazine Lee Enfield No 1 Mark III rifle. The small brass square section with a lens screws onto the rear sight of the rifle and is marked with a broad arrow. The other larger brass part is a circular section fitted with another lens that clamps onto the nose cap. The sighting radius is 20 inches and the lenses form a Galilean telescopic effect.
History / Summary
This sight was used on Gallipoli by Trooper CH Livingstone, 6 Australian Light Horse Regiment.
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