Bulova WWII US Army M70C Telescope Gun Sight 1943

One WWII-era US Army Model M70C direct fire telescope gun sight, manufactured by the Bulova Watch Co. in 1943. This optical instrument was standard equipment for various anti-tank and tank guns during World War II, most notably utilized on the 3-inch Gun M5 and the 3-inch Gun M7 found on the M10 Tank Destroyer, as well as variants of the M4 Sherman tank. The instrument consists of a tapered tubular steel body finished in original olive drab paint. It features two raised mounting rings for securing the unit into a gun mount cradle. The ocular end is fitted with a large, contoured black rubber eyecup designed to shield the gunner's eye from ambient light and provide protection during weapon recoil. The objective end includes a knurled ring and protective housing for the forward lens. The bar...