Original U.S. WWII M17 Elbow Telescope Sight for the 155mm M1917 Howitzer Japanese Replica Radford and his carriers took

Radford and his carriers took part in an air attack and cruiser bombardment of Wake Island on 5 to 6 October 1943

Navy drill rifle

A very rare

The brass collar bears an inscription that reads "Mr

though still partly legible:

Original U.S. WWII M17 Elbow Telescope Sight for the 155mm M1917 Howitzer Japanese Replica Radford and his carriers tookOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 1943 dated U. S. M17 Elbow Telescope, used with the standard M1917 155mm Howitzer, the French designed Canon de 155 C modle 1917 Schneider. The telescope was used to aim the canon properly in various conditions. The metal data plate on the sight reads: TELESCOPE, ELBOW M17 NO. ????? ????? MINNEAPOLIS HONEYWELL REG. CO. 1943 The data plate is oxidized, so unfortunately the serial number and other