WW2 US navy telescope, mark 74 mod. 1

Our US Navy telescope, Mark 74 Model 1, manufactured by Honeywell Minnesota in 1943, is in working condition and features a removable rubber eyepiece. The set is in decent condition, although the lens, which has a small crack, would benefit from cleaning.

The Mark 74 Mod 1 telescope was an optical instrument used by the US Navy during World War II. These telescopes were often integrated into fire control systems or used as observation tools for surveillance, reconnaissance, or artillery correction on warships.

The need for precise sighting instruments was crucial for the US Navy, whether for anti-aircraft guns, naval artillery systems, or other combat equipment.

The Mark 74 telescope would therefore have been used to provide an accurate view of targets, allowing operators to better adjust their shots, particularly in situations where visual precision was essential.
It is also possible that this telescope was used for calibrating other optical systems or for manual adjustments in the event of automated system failures.

Length: 12,2 in / 31 cm
Height: 7,28 in / 18,5 cm
Weight: 17,6 lbs / 8kg
Origin: USA
Era: World War II