Original U.S. WWI 1st Issue Warner & Swasey M-1908 Sniper Scope Serial 702 with Mounting Bracket for M1903 Springfield in Leather Case Japanese Militaria The anodized coating is still

The anodized coating is still in very good shape

The base screws off as well

Uniform has a two-piece standing interior collar of the same fine broadcloth material and is piped with black satin around the base

and the crystal looks to have been replaced as well

as the stock has been refinished

Original U.S. WWI 1st Issue Warner & Swasey M-1908 Sniper Scope Serial 702 with Mounting Bracket for M1903 Springfield in Leather Case Japanese Militaria The anodized coating is stillOriginal item: Only One Available. This design was known as THE FIRST "OFFICIAL" SNIPER SCOPE" that was issued to snipers in the First World War. After the introduction of the Mauser based M1903 Springfield Service Rifle, it was proposed that telescopic sighted rifles be available to selected marksmen. An experimental rifle telescope, designed by Ambrose Swasey, a co founder of the Cleveland, Ohio firm of Warner & Swasey was selected. It was an