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    Help identifying vintage military spotting scope

    This was found amongst my late grandfather's belongings. He was in the Korean war but was also a collector of hunting and military stuff.

    There are no markings anywhere on the body and the serial number 10543489 can be seen on the side of a detachable mount adapter.

    Any help in identifying the origin of this scope would be much appreciated!

    I've attached two pictures of the scope, which measures ~14.5" in length, 2.5" viewing diameter, 2" rear lens diameter.

    Thanks in advance!
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    That looks like a weapon sight, like tank or perhaps artillery. The dovetail slides into a corresponding mount...rubber eyepiece cushions you from recoil.
    Regards, Jim

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    Have you removed the detachable mount adapter to check for markings?

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    M120 Telescope for a 20mm cannon.
    M120 Telescope, Straight, for 20mm Cannon, USGI, *Very Good +*

    Searching the number you identified plus “telescope” led me there. The US military at least always called scopes like this “telescopes.”

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    So, it IS what I said... A passage stolen from the book.
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    Thankyou very much for your help!

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