Original U.S. WWI M1903 Springfield Warner & Swasey M-1913 Sniper Scope with Mounting Bracket in Serial Numbered Leather Case - Extremely Rare U.S. Artillery The Russian Protective Corps (German:

The Russian Protective Corps (German: Russisches Schutzkorps

in that it embodies the Hiram Maxims knuckle concept for locking the breech

The KM acceptance stamp is still visible

This was a unique arrangement since Parrott was also the manufacturer

Original U.S. WWI M1903 Springfield Warner & Swasey M-1913 Sniper Scope with Mounting Bracket in Serial Numbered Leather Case - Extremely Rare U.S. Artillery The Russian Protective Corps (German:Original 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