Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com

[sandsnow]

Hi

I had this identified as a Japanese Model 11 37mm anti-tank cannon scope.

I just want to confirm this ID and inquire as to current value.

It is an occupation bring back of my father.

Thanks

[gwsiii]

Welcome to the forum! Include photos of the kanji on the box and we should be able to get it accurately translated. Thanks for posting. Trey
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[sandsnow]

Thanks for the welcome and reply

Here are two more photo's

[Edokko]

What 'ya got thar is a Type 1 Optical Scope used for the Type 1, 47mm tank cannon.

[sandsnow]

All I know is what I was told in my first post

So your saying it's not for the Model 11 37mm AT cannon?

What is the value on these things?

[03man]

Edokko reads Japanese as a native, and yes he is saying Type 1 for a T 1 47mm model.

I see these scopes sell for $300-500 plus or minus, nota as much demand as there is for the rifle scopes
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[arisakadogs]

That's very cool. The T-1 47mm gun was an ass kicker. here's one that's on display not to far from where I live.


Here's my Dad posing with one on Saipan - note how the barrel has been cut off



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[sandsnow]

Thanks for the replies

That is a great picture of your Dad!!!

[Edokko]

Dawgs, that's a nice phot of your dad with the Type 1 / 47mm mobile gun. But I think the optics was used on the 47mm gun installed on the Type 1 "Chi-He" tank.

[arisakadogs]

O well, for a tank? That's cooler yet! I've always been very interested in Japanese tanks. Neato! Now you just need to sell it to me!
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