Description
This incredibly rare item was a bring back to the USA after WW2 by a former GI.
This was likely taken in Normandy or at the Bulge.
The optic itself is still incased in the mount and has the rare optic protection device still attached.
The light-up system has not been tested but can be hooked up to light-box, inside must be a reticle with the 8.8cm Tiger Main Gun optic.
This optic was effective to the following ranges with the 8.8cm KwK36 – Armoured Piercing – 4,000 Meters, MG 1200 Meters, HE, 4000 Meters, Indirect 8,000 Meters.
This particular maker – HGU – Friedenauer Technische Werkstätte GmbH, Berlin-Friedenau has not been seen before, with the more common BLC maker for earlier models seen in collections without mounts.
I could try and explain how rare this is to come up, but the numbers produced must have been very small batches. It would look amazing in front of a Gunners Wrap, as a static display perhaps lit up to view through it.
I will leave you with my favourite video of the Tiger 1 and King Tiger…
IMPORTANT
Due to the weight and size of the item, if you want to own it the price is below for the item only, and this sale does not cover the postage. We can arrange a courier from the USA, our have it ready for your courier. This item is located in our storage in the USA. If your interested in buying this and want to get a quote for shipping get in touch with us.
