Sniper scopes from 1900 to 1945

Voigtländer Braunschweig “Skoparette” 4x

Skoparette 4x scope, made by Voigtländer in Braunschweig, was one of the main models used by Bavarian snipers during WW1. The rear mount bears the logo of the Gebruder Merkel manufacturer in Suhl, Germany.

Voigtländer Braunschweig 3x sniper scope

This 3x sniper scope was made by Voigtländer in Braunschweig. A lot of these were used during WWI. This one is bearing the rifle serial number 1139 cc but its mounts bears a different number.

German sniper using a Voigtlander Braunschweig 3x sniper scope from his trench, during winter 1916.

Opticotechna Dialytan 4x dow sniper scope

Opticotechna 4x dow sniper scope with very low serial number, used by the SS during WWII

Hensoldt Wetzlar Dialytan 4x “bmj” , used with single claw mount

Oigee Berlin Luxor 3x sniper scope

Oigee Berlin Luxor 3x – Gewehr Nr. 1378 i

German sniper with C.P. Goerz 3x scope and carrying case

Dr. W. Gerard M4x Reichswehr sniper scope

Dr.W.Gerard M4x scope with unit markings still engraved

Emil Busch Visar 2.75x sniper scope

Emil Busch Rathenow Visar 2,75x – Gewehr Nr. 4700 cc

Voigtländer Braunschweig 3x sniper scope

Voigtlander Braunschweig 3x – Gewehr Nr. 6091 bb

Emil Busch Visar 2.75x sniper scope & carrying case

A WWI sniper scope made by Emil Busch A-G in Rathenow. This model Visar 2,75x comes with its matching carrying case and the remains of a leather eye cap. Matching rifle number engraved on the scope and the case is n° 5756 d.