Original British WWI Officer's Telescope Named to Lt. S.A. de Lacy by Ross of London - dated 1915 Brown Bess Musket Parts as the simplified design makes

as the simplified design makes it more resilient

and is wrapped at the top with leather

indicating that the barrel may have been from the previous model 1835 musket

This labeling has faded on some flares

and the muzzle stepped down to accept a bayonet

Original British WWI Officer's Telescope Named to Lt. S.A. de Lacy by Ross of London - dated 1915 Brown Bess Musket Parts as the simplified design makesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a typical Officer's Private Purchase telescope from the First World War. Officer's were of a higher pay grade, and were expected to purchase much of their own field gear. This three draw trench telescope is of all brass construction, and has leather covers over the main barrel and sun shade. It measures 35" overall when fully extended including the front sun shade and 11" when fully closed. It still functions