Description
Telescope, Elbow, M7
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This is the angled (“elbow”) sighting component of a gun director—specifically the M7, used to visually track targets while remaining in sync with elevation and azimuth controls of the system
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It was typically part of the M5, M7, or M10 gun director systems, vital for U.S. anti-aircraft artillery during WWII and into the early Cold War
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Ideal for restoration, display, or as a technical collectible.
Telescope, Mount, M44
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The M44 mount served as a structural support for optical devices, including periscopes and telescopes used in military systems. It’s listed under U.S. Army maintenance manuals alongside other mounts (e.g., M3A1, M18A1, M21A1, and M44/M44A1) for telescopes
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This mount would have been used to position the telescope elbow in alignment for accurate sighting.
