Original WW1 British Sniper Galilean 2 Lens Type SMLE Sight & Leather Case

This is an ORIGINAL First World War period Galilean type optical sight, accompanied by its original leather case.

Used by British Army snipers to enhance accuracy during the early stages of the Great War, before telescopic sights became widely available, this is a genuine and unusual piece of World War One militaria as used on the British Army Small Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle.

• Sight Type: Galilean 2-Lens optical sight
• Period: World War I (WW1)
• Markings on Lenses: Includes patent number “PAT 1850/15” and assumed range markings “200, 400, 500, and 600”.
• Lens Condition: No cracks or chips in the lenses, though they may benefit from cleaning.
• Leather Case: Original leather case with stamped markings on the inside, which are faded and only partially legible.
• Overall Condition: Both lenses and the leather case are in good used condition for their age.