1918 British Mk IX Trench Periscope (A/F)

A nice looking example of a WW1 British issue Mk IX trench periscope that was manufactured by R & J Beck Ltd in 1918, still with much of its original field green/ khaki paintwork remaining as many of these scopes have had their paint finish removed to expose the brass underneath and then polished up.
Unfortunately the scopes optics are at fault, a total haze/fogginess present but this could be rectified without much effort as these optical instruments are easily stripped down, have left as found, two tiny securing screws are missing from top section (shown in images) but still remains firm, the detachable hardwood handle is ding free and in good order.
Have seen rough non-working examples sell for over £200 plus, a nice display piece.

Code: 51050