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Reflector Gunsight Bulbs (pg1 gun)
Genuine 12volt wartime bulbs for the
standard MKII reflector Gunsight fitted to Spitfire's ,
Hurricanes and pretty much every wartime RAF fighter. Used
in other versions of the wartime reflector and projector
sights. In good working order as new, bring that
Gunsight back to life.
£10.00 each
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MK I Projector Gun sight (pg1 gun)
This is a
classic Mk I projector Gun sight in good condition
complete in its original transit box. This Gun sight was
used during WWII in the Spitfire, Hurricane and other
RAF fighters. Complete with bulb holder and plug.
A/M 8B/2539
Dated 1944
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£675
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Gun Harmoniser(pg1 Gun)
Mint condition gun harmoniser.
Beautiful optical Instrument in stainless steel. Used by
armourers to harmonise the guns with the gun cameras. This
was slotted into the camera through a panel on the wing.
£75
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Sabre Gunsight (pg1 gunsight)
A Sabre
gunsight. One of the Few early Jets to see action. Used
extensively during the Korean War. This item is
particularly interesting as it comes with a stores ticket that
identifies the aircraft this came from. An RAF version
of this second generation Jet fighter.
Mk VI Sabre
Registration
626.
Worthy of
further research
£280
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Ace Maker Giro Gunsight (pg1 gunsight)
Seen here fitted to a
Spitfire
This is probably the rarest WW2 RAF gunsight in the world I do not believe another of these gun sites is available for sale anywhere on the
internet except here. The FIRST ever giro gun site fitted to
Spitfires and other wartime Fighters. Called the Ace maker this sight worked out
the deflection for the pilot. Put the X on the target at any
angle and you hit the target. So named because of the rapid
increase of Aces after introduction of this site. An Ace was defined as a pilot who have 5
or more kills. The glass is missing but should be a small
job to copy.
£650
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A brief history of
RAF
Mustang Operations..
The Mustang’s achievements in WW2 with
the USAAF tend to overshadow its work with the RAF, who of
course took the aircraft in to combat before the Americans
ever did. RAF operations can be grouped in to three types:
a. Army Co-operation
including low level recce, naval strike using Allison
engined P51A’s or Mustang 1/ll’s. Some also acted as low
level interceptors against low flying German raiders.
b. Long range escort missions for coastal
strike and bomber operations using Mustang lll’s and lV’s.
c. Ground attack and general fighter
support using Mustang lll’s and lV’s.
a. The RAF loved the early Mustangs
and it was very much missed when the production line closed
in favour of the Merlin engined B’s and C’s. As a low level
fighter the P51A had few equals in speed and range, even if
its agility was exceeded by the low altitude cropped wing
Spitfire Mk V’s. Mustangs saw action all over Western Europe
including Dieppe flying in ones and twos at ranges
Spitfire’s could only dream about in their armed versions.
Mustangs had the standard day scheme of green/brown uppers
and sky undersides later replaced by the green/Ocean
Grey/Medium Sea Grey scheme. Markings were a standard mix of
B roundels on the upper wings and C and C1’s on the under
sides of the wings and fuselage sides (A’s on the green/Dark
Earth versions). The RAF also had some of the 20mm cannon
armed aircraft designated 1a’s. The last Mustang 1/ll
squadron kept their aircraft until 1945. All others having
been replaced by other types or Merlin Mustang versions
These gunsight's differ from British
design in that the gunsight image was projected onto the
windscreen rather than a reflector glass.
RAF Mustang Gun sight B (pg1 Gun)
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RAF Mustang Gun sight A (pg1 Gun)
This gun sight was used in the P51
Mustang. What makes this particular gun sight rare is the
fact it was produced for use in the
Mustangs supplied to the RAF. We can tell this by the
Air ministry label with the Kings
crown. Although not in A1 condition it appears
complete. A very collectable piece for the gun sight
enthusiast.
There are two
available the first one under is in better condition
but the round glass at the top is broken. Any good local
glass supplier should be able to cut a new one for you, its
only ordinary 2mm glass
£185
RAF Mustang Gun sight B (pg1 Gun)
Gunsight nos 2 not in quite such good condition but the
glass is OK
£185
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Reflector Gun sight Turret (pg1gunsight)
A nice early turret gun sight A/M crown
Mk 111 A/M 8B/1588
Dated 1941
£95
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Reflector Mk II Gunsight (pg1 Gun)
This is a classic Mk II
reflector Gunsight with Rocket firing
modification.
Most commonly used in low
level attack aircraft like the Typhoon and Rocket firing
Spitfire's and Hurricane's. Complete with it's bulb holder
and attaching wiring. Just add a bulb and and its fully
operational. I have held it to a light source and you can
see the reticule is in good condition with a nice crisp
sighting ring. The angle of the glass is adjustable by
turning the knob marked degrees this allows for the drop off
of the rockets.
Dated 1943
A/M 8B/2483
N/A
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Bofors L1A1C Sight
(pg1 Gun)
A very rare
gunsight made for use on a Bofors antiaircraft gun. The gun
crews had several methods to sight the weapon on a target.
Each gun platoon (four guns) had an M5 Director, connected
by cables to the guns and all fed by a common generator. In
this configuration, the platoon could engage a single target
simultaneously. However, in combat the crews preferred to
use the Bofors speed-ring sights. The crew of each weapon
had an azimuth and elevation tracker seated in bucket seats
on each side of the weapon. The elevation tracker had a foot
pedal to fire the gun when the sight picture was right. Each
40mm round had a tracer element to aid in correcting the
lead when the first rounds missed. Later in the war, the M-5
Director was replaced by the M-7 Computing Sight ("Weissight"),
an "on-carriage" aiming device mounted on the gun with
tracking telescopes for the azimuth and elevation trackers.
The M7 Computing Sight eliminated the need for a separate
director section, its director, generator, cables, and
centralized control.
See this
link
sight-e-aanm.htm
£225
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Giro Gun Sight Recorder(pg1 Gun)
Mint in box
does exactly what it says on the box. A very rare item sits
on top of the Bomber type Ace Maker Giro Gun sight.
£85
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Ace Maker Giro Gunsight II (pg1 gun)
The FIRST ever giro gun site fitted to
Spitfires and other wartime Fighters. Called the Ace maker
this sight worked out the deflection for the pilot. Put the
X on the target at any angle and you hit the target. So
named because of the rapid increase of Aces after
introduction of this site. An Ace was defined as a pilot who
have 5 or more kills. This is the Fighter version of the
MK II with an original removal pad to protect the face from
being smashed on the gun Sight. I actually have four for sale
on these pages. hey are however very rare and you will not
find them for sale on any where else.
In very nice complete
original condition comes packed in a special flight case.
£1200
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Mounting for Giro Gunsight (pg1 gun)
This is a really rare piece you will see a few Gunsights
before you come across the mount. Used in both Bombers and
Fighters for mounting the MKII Acemaker Giro Gunsight, 100% original in
good condition.
This mounting is also suitable for attaching the cathode
ray tube from Village Inn.
£249
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Turret GunSight (pg1gun)
A very nice complete turret Gun sight.
These were standard in the heavy bomber turrets, Lancaster's
etc.
£85
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Reflector GunSight
Turret (pg2gun)
Mint turret Gunsight.
These were standard in the heavy bomber turrets, Lancasters,
Stirlings and Wellingtons. They don't get any better than this.
Seen Below fitted to Type FN 20A Turret.
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£100
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Gun Sighting Telescope (pg2arm)
Not really something you would normally
find on this site buts its a lovely quality piece of kit.
Maybe it was used for anti aircraft guns ? I don't have a
clue. The quality of this item is however indisputable. As
new in its original box.
£350
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OSRAM Gunsight Bulb (pg1 gun)
GUNSIGHT X951260
22V 12W M.C.C
Mint in unopened packet
£4.99 each
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Battle Of Britain Oval Gunsight (pg2 Gun)
Part Original part reproduction,
the rarest and most sought after Gun sight of the early war,
when Britain and its Commonwealth stood alone.
The oval
glass reflector Gun Sight was used throughout the Battle of
Britain. The base is a 100% genuine Mk11 reflector gun sight,
the oval top and glass are a
top quality recasting of the
original. Base is dated 1941.
£475
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Spare Gun Sight lens (pg1gunsight)
Spare lens fits practically all
Reflector Gun sights of the RAF fighter type.
£75
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Prismatic Gunsight (pg1 gun)
The Prismatic Gunsight was
one of those mistakes that should never have happened.
Much money, time and effort (and much needed production
capacity) taken up developing a Gunsight that was, to its
intended end users, impracticable and unwanted.
1,000 were ordered to be built before it was properly tested.
It was originally intended to be for turret and free gun
installations but was used on the MK I Giro Gunsight why
bolting it on top of a gyro stabilising unit would somehow
turn it into a practical sight for a Spitfire is unknown.
Seen under
in situ on top of the MK I Giro Gunsight
Its therefore an interesting piece of history in its own
right and almost certainly less numerous than the standard
reflector Gunsight.
£250
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Bofors anti aircraft sight ring (pg1 arm)
This is an original sight
ring for a Bofors antiaircraft gun
The ring
is 9 1/2" in diameter.
The Bofors anti aircraft gun was adopted by the British Army
in 1937 as its standard light AA weapon in a
single-barrelled, air-cooled version. It was a great success
and demand exceeded production until 1943. The quality of
the gun was such that the Royal Navy also started fitting it
to ships in 1941, before adopting a purpose-designed
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